Netanyahu Mourns Zehava Shaul, Praises Her Unwavering Maternal Love
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Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife mourn Zehava Shaul, who tirelessly fought to bring her son Oron home for burial in Israel after years of effort.
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- Prime Minister Netanyahu and wife mourn Zehava Shaul, mother of fallen soldier Oron Shaul.
- Netanyahu had a close personal connection with the Shaul family for over a decade.
- Zehava persistently sought to return her son Oron to Israel despite personal losses.
- Oron Shaul was eventually brought home for burial through IDF and Shin Bet efforts.
- Netanyahu recalled sharing a hopeful biblical verse with Zehava upon Oron's return.
- The Prime Minister extended condolences to Zehava's sons and the entire Shaul family.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sarah expressed their condolences on the passing of Zehava Shaul, mother of late Staff Sergeant Oron Shaul. Netanyahu highlighted his personal connection with the Shaul family over more than a decade, during which he closely followed Zehava's relentless efforts to bring her son Oron back home. Despite the loss of her husband Hertzel, Zehava continued her struggle fueled by boundless maternal love.
Netanyahu recalled the emotional moment when Oron was finally returned to Israel for burial, a process facilitated by the Israel Defense Forces and the Shin Bet after many years. He shared that he and Zehava recited together a verse symbolizing hope and the return of children to their land, reflecting her enduring hope throughout the ordeal.
The Prime Minister and his wife extended their sympathies to Zehava's sons, Aviram and Ofek, and the entire Shaul family, emphasizing their deep sorrow. Netanyahu concluded his statement with a traditional blessing, "May her memory be blessed."
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