Michael Katz Dies From Injuries After Iranian Missile Strike in Haifa

First reported by N12 · 3 hours ago

What happened

Michael Katz, 82, died after being critically injured in an Iranian missile strike on his Haifa home on April 5 during Operation "Roaring Lion." He fought for over three months before passing away, leaving behind his family. The attack also killed four neighbors, and the city mourns his loss.

• 01Michael Katz died from injuries after an Iranian missile hit his Haifa apartment on April 5.
• 02He was hospitalized for over three months before passing away on April 24.
• 03Katz worked decades at Rafael and received the Rafael Prize for his security contributions.
• 04Four members of the Gershovich family, Katz's neighbors, were also killed in the attack.
• 05Haifa's mayor condemned the attack and pledged ongoing support to Katz's family.
• 06The funeral is expected to be held in Haifa tomorrow, with details forthcoming.

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Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

Michael Katz Dies From Injuries After Iranian Missile Strike in Haifa

WallaCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

Haifa Resident Michael Katz Dies Months After Iranian Missile Strike Injury

Channel 13Center · Hebrew3 hours ago

Michael Zatz, 82, Dies from Iranian Missile Strike Injuries in Haifa

Now 14Right · Hebrew3 hours ago

Michael Katz Dies After Three Months From Iranian Missile Strike in Haifa Residential Building

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew3 hours ago

82-Year-Old Michael Katz Dies from Injuries in Iranian Missile Attack on Haifa

SrugimRight · Hebrew3 hours ago

Michael Katz Dies From Injuries After Iranian Missile Strike in Haifa

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew3 hours ago

Haifa Resident Michael Katz Dies From Iranian Missile Strike Injuries After Three Months

YnetCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

Former Rafael Employee Michael Katz Dies From Iranian Missile Wounds in Haifa

YnetCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

Haifa Resident Michael Katz Dies After Three-Month Battle Following Iranian Missile Strike

N12Center · Hebrew3 hours ago

82-Year-Old Haifa Resident Dies After Three Months from Iranian Missile Attack Injuries

MakoCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

82-Year-Old Haifa Resident Dies After Three Months from Iranian Missile Attack Injuries

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