In a series of tragic events, Staff Sergeant Omer Sarah Benjo, a 20-year-old Israeli soldier, was killed during a Hezbollah missile attack in Tzfat, northern Israel. The attack, which occurred amid heightened tensions in the region, also resulted in eight other injuries, one of which was serious. Reports indicate that Benjo was running to a safe space, attempting to reach a bomb shelter, when she was struck. In a separate incident, Sidra Hassouna, a girl from the Rafah refugee camp, was killed following an Israeli rocket attack. These incidents have sparked widespread mourning and condemnation, highlighting the ongoing violence affecting both Israelis and Palestinians.
HEARTBREAKING: Staff Sgt. Omer Sarah Benjo, only 20, was taken from us by Hezbollah rocket fire in northern Israel yesterday. A young hero's light extinguished too soon. May her memory be a blessing. 🕯️ https://t.co/o02SBxaLtJ
This young person was murdered today by #Hezbollah terrorists at the bidding of their Iranian masters. May her memory be for a blessing always, and may those who mourn her be comforted. https://t.co/WPJZRE0BLy
Staff Sergeant Omer Sarah Benjo killed in a barrage fired from Lebanon "She was actually running to a bomb shelter, running to a safe space, when she was killed," @Nicole_Zedek reports With @calev_i24 https://t.co/R28klpX3RB
Heartbroken, we grieve for the bright life cut tragically short. 20-year-old Omer Sarah Benjo, was murdered by a #Hezbollah missile in Tzfat. Eight others were injured in the attack, one seriously. In these dark times, our hearts go out to her family, and we pray for the speedy… https://t.co/FhwijlZzRZ
Meet Omer Sarah Benjo, who lost her life defending her country during this morning's Hezbollah attack. https://t.co/JhpLIun12R
RIP Sidra Hassouna 🕊️💔 The girl from the image on Sunday after Israel's rocket attack on the Rafah refugee camp. https://t.co/peBJTvHEeS