Family Mourns 7-Year-Old Hallel Murdered in Beit Shemesh Stabbing Attack

First reported by Kan News · 1 day ago

What happened

Seven-year-old Hallel Mordechai Dadon was murdered in a stabbing attack at his home in Beit Shemesh, while his 4-year-old cousin was seriously injured. The family mourns deeply, with relatives describing the tragic moments and the suspect's unknown background. The investigation is ongoing under a police gag order.

• 01Seven-year-old Hallel Dadon was fatally stabbed in his Beit Shemesh home on August 17.
• 02His 4-year-old cousin was also seriously injured in the attack by a reportedly mentally unstable man.
• 03Hallel's uncle tried to save him and expressed deep sorrow at the funeral.
• 04Hallel's father did not know the suspect and learned of the attack only after being called urgently.
• 05Hallel's mother initially thought the attack was nationalist terrorism and described the family's grief.
• 06Police have issued a gag order, and details of the incident are still emerging.

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MakoCenter · Hebrew9 minutes ago

Family Mourns 7-Year-Old Hallel Murdered in Beit Shemesh Stabbing Attack

N12Center · Hebrew9 minutes ago

Family Mourns 7-Year-Old Hallel Murdered in Beit Shemesh Home Stabbing

YnetCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago

Suspect in Murder of 7-Year-Old Hallel Mordechai Dadon in Beit Shemesh Detained for Eight More Days

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew4 hours ago

Mother of 7-Year-Old Hallel Murdered in Beit Shemesh Shares Heartbreaking Account

YnetCenter · Hebrew5 hours ago

4-Year-Old Cousin Recovers After Attack That Killed 7-Year-Old in Beit Shemesh Birthday Party

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew7 hours ago

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MaarivCenter · Hebrew7 hours ago

Bereaved Family of 7-Year-Old Hallel Mordechai Dadon Faces Tragic New School Year in Beit Shemesh

MakoCenter · Hebrew7 hours ago

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N12Center · Hebrew7 hours ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew11 hours ago

Father of 7-Year-Old Hallel Dedah Murdered in Beit Shemesh Describes Son as a Gift

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew13 hours ago

Seven-Year-Old Boy Stabbed to Death in Beit Shemesh, Family Mourns Double Tragedy

YnetCenter · Hebrew18 hours ago

7-Year-Old Hallel Dadon Fatally Stabbed in Beit Shemesh on Brother’s Birthday

SrugimRight · Hebrew23 hours ago

Seven-Year-Old Hallel Mordechai Dadon Fatally Stabbed in Beit Shemesh

Now 14Right · Hebrew23 hours ago

Seven-Year-Old Hallel Mordechai Dadon Fatally Stabbed in Beit Shemesh

YnetCenter · Hebrew23 hours ago

Seven-Year-Old Hallel Mordechai Dadon Stabbed to Death in Beit Shemesh

Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Mother of Seven-Year-Old Hallel Murdered in Beit Shemesh Recalls Final Morning Embrace

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