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At the Edri family home in Ofakim, police surprise Aviatar Edri with promotion
How 5 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
80% right-leaningFirst reported by Walla · 4 days ago
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What happened
Aviatar Edri was surprised with a promotion at his family home in Ofakim, the same house where his parents were held hostage on October 7. Senior Southern District police officials said the ceremony marked a moment of closure, pride, and continuity.
- 01Aviatar Edri received a surprise promotion at the Edri family home in Ofakim.
- 02His parents' house was a hostage site during the October 7 attack.
- 03Southern District Commander Haim Bublil and Deputy Commander Efi Shiman attended.
- 04Edri was serving in Sderot on October 7 and later learned of the hostage taking.
- 05He now serves in the Southern District as a training and combat instructor.
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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew4 days ago
At the Edri family home in Ofakim, police surprise Aviatar Edri with promotion
Now 14Right · Hebrew4 days ago
Rachel from Ofakim Gives Her Son’s New Rank in the House Where She Was Held Hostage
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