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Hamas Captive's Love for Scorpions Honored in New Educational Project

A new educational project by Israel's Nature and Parks Authority honors Ovad Yehalomi, a wildlife expert abducted and murdered by Hamas. His widow, Bat Sheva Yehalomi, created a quiz to accompany a poster of Israeli scorpions, continuing his passion for nature education.

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Hamas Captive's Love for Scorpions Honored in New Educational Project
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What happened

  1. 01A new educational project honors Ovad Yehalomi, abducted and murdered by Hamas, who authored "Scorpions of Israel."
  2. 02His widow, Bat Sheva Yehalomi, created a quiz to accompany a poster of Israeli scorpions.
  3. 03Yehalomi worked for Israel's Nature and Parks Authority for 19 years, holding key conservation roles.
  4. 04He was killed protecting his family during the October 7 Hamas attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz.
  5. 05His son Eitan was held captive in Gaza for 52 days before being released.
  6. 06The initiative aims to foster a love for nature and continue Yehalomi's educational legacy.

Yehalomi, who authored "Scorpions of Israel," was killed protecting his family during the October 7 Hamas attack. His son Eitan was held captive for 52 days before being released.

Translated and summarized by baba from Arutz Sheva, the latest report. Read Arutz Sheva’s original

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