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Bar Asraf Found Dead Beside Girlfriend Liron Berda’s Grave Months After Nova Massacre

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By ליהיא גורדון

First reported by Maariv · Aug 2, 2026

What happened

Bar Bekhor Asraf was found dead beside the grave of his murdered friend Liron Berda, who died in the October 7 Nova massacre. Bar had celebrated his brother’s wedding days earlier and was deeply affected by Liron’s death. His family calls for recognition of the ongoing trauma among victims’ friends and loved ones.

01Bar Asraf was found dead beside his murdered friend Liron Berda’s grave days after his brother’s wedding.
02Liron Berda was killed while providing first aid during the October 7 Nova party massacre.
03Bar and Liron were childhood friends described as inseparable soulmates from Shaarei Tikva.
04Bar struggled with grief but later honored Liron through charitable acts and spreading her memory.
05His family stresses the mental health impact on victims’ friends and calls for greater support.
06Bar is survived by his parents and four siblings who remember him as loving and caring.

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