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Widow of Israeli Murdered in Egypt Dies at 34

By Томер Адони

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Mor Shamli, the widow of an Israeli murdered in Alexandria, Egypt, died at age 34 on October 30. She was a witness to her husband Alon Shamli's killing by an Egyptian police officer on October 8, 2023. Shamli struggled with severe psychological trauma for three years following the attack. She actively worked to preserve her husband's memory and sought justice for his death. Her family confirmed her passing, describing her death as a continuation of the tragedy.

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Mor Shamli, widow of an Israeli killed in Egypt, died at 34 on October 30.
She witnessed her husband Alon Shamli's murder by an Egyptian officer in Alexandria on October 8, 2023.
Shamli suffered severe psychological trauma for three years after the attack.
She worked to preserve her husband's memory and sought justice for his death.
Her uncle stated her death was a continuation of the tragedy.
She had previously announced intentions to seek assisted suicide in Switzerland.

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Mor Shamli, who lost her husband Alon in a terrorist attack in Alexandria, Egypt, on October 8, 2023, has died at the age of 34. She had been a direct witness to his murder and had spoken openly about the severe psychological trauma she endured in the years following the tragedy, according to Maariv. Her death was reported on Friday, October 30. Her parents, Ilan and Shoshi Cohen, confirmed the news, requesting privacy for the family during this difficult time.

Mor's life changed drastically after the events in Egypt. She was unable to recover from the loss of her husband, who was shot and killed beside her. The attack occurred in Alexandria while Mor and Alon were part of a group of Israeli tourists, one day after Hamas attacked Israel. An Egyptian police officer opened fire on the group near the Pompey's Pillar site, killing Alon Shamli and another Israeli.

Alon Shamli, a physical education teacher and youth coach for Hapoel Tel Aviv, and Mor had traveled extensively and planned a future together. After his death, Mor dedicated herself to preserving his memory through sports and community activities he valued. She also sought justice for the circumstances of the attack, expressing frustration with the lack of results and criticizing official responses.

In January 2026, Mor had publicly stated her intention to seek assisted suicide in Switzerland, which led to false reports of her death at the time. She had shared her struggles and the profound impact of her husband's murder on her daily life, while continuing to advocate for recognition of the circumstances of Alon's death and the preservation of his memory. She remembered Alon for his kindness and positive influence on many people, aiming to honor his life beyond the tragic event.

Mor expressed gratitude to her parents, sisters Shaked and Agam, and Alon's extended family for their unwavering support. Alon's family continued to consider her part of their own. Her profound grief was evident in her Instagram profile, where she used "34-2" to denote her age, separating the years since her husband's death from her earlier life.

Her uncle, Nachum Israeli, posted a farewell message, stating that watching Mor's suffering over the past three years had been particularly difficult for the family, viewing her death as a continuation of the tragedy that began in Alexandria in the fall of 2023. Relatives remember Mor for her persistent efforts to honor her husband's memory and seek justice until her final days.