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Israeli Man Drowns During Family Vacation in Limassol, Cyprus
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 16 hours ago
What happened
Yaakov Israel Yedid Halevi, a 35-year-old Israeli man, drowned while swimming with his family in Limassol, Cyprus. His body was recovered after hours of searching and is being returned to Israel for burial.
- 01Israeli man Yaakov Israel Yedid Halevi drowned in Limassol, Cyprus during a family vacation.
- 02He was 35, married with four children, and lived in Pisgat Ze'ev.
- 03He went missing suddenly while swimming and was found dead after hours of search.
- 04ZAKA and the Israeli Foreign Ministry coordinated with Cypriot authorities for repatriation.
- 05Yaakov's body is expected to arrive in Israel today for burial and funeral.
- 06ZAKA emphasized respectful handling and swift action in the repatriation process.
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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Jerusalem Father Drowns During Family Vacation in Cyprus Beach
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew8 hours ago
Jerusalem Man Dies Drowning During Family Vacation in Cyprus
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