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Widow Esther Rakov-Melt Sits Shiva at Site of Husband’s Killing in West Bank Shooting Attack

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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 2 days ago

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Esther Rakov-Melt is mourning her husband Benyahu, killed in a West Bank shooting attack while aiding Israeli hikers. She criticizes military handling of his officer training and calls for changes to engagement rules. Despite operational failures during the attack, she honors his dedication and vows to seek justice.

01Esther Rakov-Melt sits shiva at the site where her husband Benyahu was killed in a West Bank shooting attack.
02Benyahu Melt, 32, was shot while aiding Israeli hikers near the village of Tal; attacker was killed.
03Esther condemns military dismissal of Benyahu from officer training as unjust and seeks to overturn it.
04She cites failures during the attack: delayed forces, lack of civilian medical training, and slow evacuation.
05Esther and settlers call for changes to rules of engagement due to hesitancy to shoot attackers.
06Despite tragedy, Esther praises Benyahu’s commitment to military and agricultural community roles.

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