Murder of Dvir Sorek
Murder of Dvir Sorek | |
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Part of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict | |
Native name | רצח דביר שורק |
Location | Migdal Oz, West Bank |
Date | 7 August 2019; 4 years ago (2019-08-07) 20:30 pm (UTC+2) |
Attack type | Attempted hostage-taking, stabbing |
Weapons | Knife, taser |
Deaths | 1 civilian (Dvir Sorek) |
No. of participants | 2 |
Motive | Anti-Semitism |
On 7 August 2019,[1] 18-year-old yeshiva student Dvir Sorek[2] was stabbed to death near the Israeli settlement of Migdal Oz.[3]
Incident
Sorek was an 18-year-old Yeshiva student, was traveling alone from his yeshiva (named Machanayim) to Jerusalem to buy books for his rabbis as a gift for the end of the school year. He was apparently attacked on his way back, by (it was believed) two assailants, near a bus stop. Despite initially believing that his death was a kidnapping, Israeli security forces came to the conclusion that Soreks' death was a premeditated murder.[4]
Two Palestinian men, 24-year-old Nazir Saleh Khalil Atafra and 30-year-old Qasem Araf Khalil Atafra, were arrested for the murder. Their houses were demolished.[5]
Funeral
His funeral was held in Ofra, where Sorek’s family resided, the next day and thousands of people attended. Sorek’s father performed the eulogy. The funeral was interrupted by Palestinian fireworks and celebrations in the neighboring town of Silwad.[2]
Reactions
International reactions
- The United Nations peace envoy, Nickolay Mladenov, called the killing a "dangerous act."
- The United Kingdom ambassador to Israel, Neil Wigan, hoped that the killers would "be brought to justice."[6]
Palestinian reactions
- Palestinian students at Birzeit University near Ramallah celebrated the murder of the teenager by handing out free Snickers and other candy and fliers to other students. A Palestinian source shared photos of the celebration at the university, captioned Members of the Islamic bloc at Birzeit University distribute sweets on the occasion of Eid al-Adha and rejoicing in the shahada that killed an Israeli soldier.[7][8][better source needed]
Aftermath
Two Palestinians accused of the murder were captured by Israeli soldiers in the village of Beit Kahil outside Hebron. The suspects were identified as 24-year-old Nazir Saleh Khalil Atafra, a Hamas activist, and 30-year-old Qasem Araf Khalil Atafra.[9]
See also
- List of terrorist incidents in August 2019
- Murder of Ori Ansbacher (February 2019)
- Murder of Rina Shnerb (23 August 2019)
References
- ^ "Murdered yeshiva student: Dvir Sorek of Ofra". Arutz Sheva. 8 August 2019. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
- ^ a b Lazaroff, Tovah; Sharon, Jeremy (8 August 2019). "Terror victim killed days before 19th birthday eulogized as gentle soul". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
- ^ "At scene of terror attack, Netanyahu vows Israel will 'settle the score'". The Times of Israel. 8 August 2019. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
- ^ Gross, Judah Ari (8 August 2019). "Security forces dismiss suspicion Etzion stabbing attack was failed kidnapping". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
- ^ "IDF demolishes houses of terrorists who killed Dvir Sorek". Jerusalem Post. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- ^ "UN, Western diplomats denounce murder of 19-year-old Israeli student". The Times of Israel. 8 August 2019. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
- ^ "Tweet by Shahab News Agency". Twitter. Shahab News Agency (Gaza). 8 August 2019. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- ^ K.b., J. "Let's Be Honest About The Prospect of Peace". Gun-Free Zone. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- ^ Ahronheim, Anna (10 August 2019). "IDF, Shin Bet catch Dvir Sorek's killers". The Jerusalem Post.
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