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Five-Year-Old Ian Abu Amar Drowns in Public Pool; Family Calls for Safety Reforms

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First reported by Kan News · Aug 10, 2026

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Ian Abu Amar, a five-year-old from Lakiya, drowned last week in a public pool in Omer while the lifeguard was distracted by his phone. The family donated Ian’s organs, saving two children’s lives, and is urging safety reforms to prevent similar tragedies. The incident remains under official investigation.

01Five-year-old Ian Abu Amar drowned in a public pool in Omer last week.
02The lifeguard was reportedly distracted by his mobile phone during the incident.
03Ian was treated at Soroka Medical Center but died after his condition worsened.
04The family donated Ian’s organs, saving two children awaiting kidney transplants.
05Ian’s father calls for stricter pool safety rules, including banning lifeguards’ phone use.
06The Omer local council is cooperating with the ongoing investigation and expressed condolences.

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