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Gaza Reservist Rushed Home to Say Goodbye to Dying Wife, Now Seeks Aid
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Reservist Shimon Aviksar was called from the Gaza front to say a final goodbye to his wife, Hadar, who was battling cancer. After serving over 900 days in the reserves, including in Gaza, and sustaining an injury, Aviksar is now raising their three children alone. He has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help cover his family's basic needs, which has already raised over NIS 1.15 million towards a NIS 1.2 million goal.
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- Reservist Shimon Aviksar was granted leave from Gaza to say goodbye to his dying wife, Hadar.
- Aviksar has served over 900 days in reserve duty, including in Gaza, and was injured.
- He is now raising three children alone and caring for ill relatives.
- A crowdfunding campaign for Aviksar's family has raised over NIS 1.15 million.
- The campaign aims to reach a NIS 1.2 million goal to help the family.
- Aviksar stated he needs help after years of serving the country.
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