Netanyahu Mourns Zehava Shaul, Praises Her Unwavering Maternal Love

First reported by Mako · 6 hours ago

What happened

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.

• 01Prime Minister Netanyahu and wife mourn Zehava Shaul, mother of fallen soldier Oron Shaul.
• 02Netanyahu had a close personal connection with the Shaul family for over a decade.
• 03Zehava persistently sought to return her son Oron to Israel despite personal losses.
• 04Oron Shaul was eventually brought home for burial through IDF and Shin Bet efforts.
• 05Netanyahu recalled sharing a hopeful biblical verse with Zehava upon Oron's return.
• 06The Prime Minister extended condolences to Zehava's sons and the entire Shaul family.

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Now 14Right · Hebrew50 minutes ago

Netanyahu Mourns Zehava Shaul, Praises Her Unwavering Maternal Love

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

Netanyahu Honors Zehava Shaul for Tireless Efforts to Bring Son Oron Home

SrugimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

Netanyahu Mourns Zehava Shaul, Mother of Fallen Soldier Oron Shaul

YnetCenter · Hebrew5 hours ago

Funeral for Zehava Shaul, Mother of Oron Shaul, Set for Sunday in Northern Israel

YnetCenter · Hebrew6 hours ago

President Herzog Honors Zehava Shaul for Her Courage in Son's Return

Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew6 hours ago

Zehava Shaul, Mother of Fallen Israeli Soldier Oron Shaul, Passes Away

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew6 hours ago

Zehava Shaul, Mother of Fallen Soldier Oron Shaul, Dies After Decade-Long Battle to Repatriate His Body

YnetCenter · Hebrew6 hours ago

Mother of Fallen Israeli Soldier Oron Shaul Passes Away After Decade-Long Fight for His Return

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew6 hours ago

Mother of Fallen Israeli Soldier Oron Shaul Passes Away After Years of Advocacy

SrugimRight · Hebrew6 hours ago

Zehava Shaul, Mother of Fallen Soldier Oron Shaul, Passes Away After Years of Struggle

YnetCenter · Hebrew6 hours ago

Oron Shaul's Mother Zehava Passes Away After Decade-Long Fight to Recover Son's Body

Now 14Right · Hebrew6 hours ago

Zehava Shaul, Mother of Fallen Golani Soldier Oron Shaul, Passes Away

Channel 13Center · Hebrew6 hours ago

Oron Shaul’s Mother Zehava Passes Away After Decade-Long Fight to Bring Him Home

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew6 hours ago

Zehava Shaul, Mother of Fallen Golani Fighter Oron Shaul, Dies After Cancer Battle

WallaCenter · Hebrew6 hours ago

Zehava Shaul, Mother of Sgt. Oron Shaul, Passes Away in Poria Illit

MakoCenter · Hebrew6 hours ago

Mother of Fallen Golani Fighter Oron Shaul Passes Away a Year After His Body's Return from Gaza

N12Center · Hebrew6 hours ago

Zehava Shaul, Mother of Fallen Golani Soldier Oron Shaul, Passes Away

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