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Reserve Captain Yoel Asher Dies at 53 After Medical Complications
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 18 hours ago
What happened
Reserve Captain Yoel Asher, involved in military casualty identification and attacked by extremists in February, died at 53 from medical complications in Tel Hashomer. His funeral is scheduled for today in Netanya.
- 01Reserve Captain Yoel Asher died at 53 from complications after a medical procedure.
- 02He served in the Military Rabbinate's identification and burial unit.
- 03Asher participated in casualty identification during the "Iron Swords" operation.
- 04In February, he was attacked by extremists in Bnei Brak, sparking condemnation.
- 05He lived in Netanya and is survived by his wife, three children, and grandchildren.
- 06His funeral is set for today at 5 PM in Netanya.
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Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew15 hours ago
Reserve Captain Yoel Asher Dies at 53 After Medical Complications
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew18 hours ago
Reserve Officer and Military Rabbi Yoel Asher Dies at 53 After Medical Procedure
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