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Judo Coach Eli Karsenti, Survivor of Captivity and October 7, Dies at 95
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Pioneering judo coach Eli Karsenti, who survived Egyptian captivity and the October 7th Hamas attacks, died last month at 95. He lost his former wife, daughter, and son-in-law in the massacre at Kibbutz Be'eri. Karsenti, who was with his family on the eve of Simhat Torah, expressed a will to keep his head up despite the tragedy.
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- Eli Karsenti, a 95-year-old judo coach, died last month after surviving Egyptian captivity and October 7.
- Karsenti lost his former wife, daughter, and son-in-law in the October 7 massacre at Kibbutz Be'eri.
- He was having dinner with his family on the eve of Simhat Torah, October 6, 2023.
- Karsenti stated his intention to "keep his head up" despite the devastating loss.
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