GAN YAVNE, Israel (AP) — A tragic incident at kibbutz Kfar Azza during the Oct. 7 Hamas invasion of southern Israel resulted in the death of an Israeli family of five. The family, consisting of Aviv and Livnat Kotz and their three children, Rotem, Yonatan, and Yiftach, were found dead in each other’s arms. Their bodies were buried side by side in a graveyard west of Jerusalem, with hundreds of mourners attending the funeral.
The Kotz family had moved to Israel from Boston and built their home at the kibbutz four years ago. Despite being warned about the dangers, they chose to stay, considering it their lifelong home. This tragedy unfolded amidst the ongoing state of war and mourning in Israel.
The conflict has seen a significant loss of life, with over 3,400 Palestinians killed according to the Gaza Health Ministry. Funerals have become a daily occurrence, with mourners carrying bodies through the streets and chanting religious phrases. In Israel, mourners said goodbye to Shiraz Tamam, who was among the victims of the attack on an electronic music festival.
As Israel grapples with the trauma of the attacks that exposed weaknesses in its defense system, funerals for the more than 1,400 killed in the country will continue for days or even longer. Families woke up to air raid sirens and rockets overhead that day, causing widespread panic and concern.
The Kotz family’s relatives tried to reach out to them after hearing about the infiltration of terrorists in the kibbutz. When their calls and messages went unanswered, they grew increasingly worried. The funeral for the Kotz family was a tearful event, with soldiers and civilians visibly distraught.
Livnat Kotz, who was a week away from her 50th birthday, was known for her work in promoting traditional crafts in the school system. Her husband held a senior position at a plastics manufacturing company. Rotem served as a military training instructor, while the boys were passionate about basketball.
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