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Zehava Shaul, Mother of Sgt. Oron Shaul, Passes Away in Poria Illit

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Zehava Shaul, mother of Sgt. Oron Shaul whose body was recovered from Gaza, died in Poria Illit after a long campaign to repatriate her son. She will be buried alongside her husband and son in the local cemetery.

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  • Zehava Shaul, mother of Sgt. Oron Shaul, passed away in Poria Illit on January 20, 2025.
  • She led a decade-long effort to bring her son's remains back from Gaza to Israel.
  • Oron Shaul's body was recovered from Gaza and buried in Israel a year ago.
  • Zehava will be buried next to her husband and son in the local cemetery.
  • The Jordan Valley Regional Council expressed condolences and praised her dedication.
  • Council head Idan Greenbaum offered sympathies to her sons Ofek and Aviram.
Zehava Shaul, Mother of Sgt. Oron Shaul, Passes Away in Poria Illit
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Zehava Shaul, mother of Sgt. Oron Shaul whose body was recovered from Gaza, has passed away, the Jordan Valley Regional Council announced on January 20, 2025. A resident of Poria Illit, she led a decade-long campaign to bring her son’s remains back to Israel for burial. Zehava Shaul will be laid to rest in the local cemetery alongside her late husband Hertzel and her son Oron, shortly after the first anniversary of Oron's burial in Israel was commemorated there.

The Jordan Valley Regional Council expressed deep condolences, describing her as a dear and noble woman. Council head Idan Greenbaum, who supported the family throughout the years, extended his sympathies to Zehava’s sons, Ofek and Aviram. The council stated, "May her memory be blessed," honoring her enduring dedication and strength during the difficult struggle to repatriate her son’s remains.

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