Hundreds of people gathered this Sunday (26) to attend the funeral of the body of Brazilian Michel Nisenbaum59 years old, killed by the terrorist group Hamas after the attacks on October 7, 2023. The burial took place in the Israeli city of Ashkelon, close to the Gaza Strip.
The body of the Brazilian, who was also an Israeli citizen, was recovered last Friday (24) in Jabalia, in northern Gaza. The rescue was carried out by the Israeli army in conjunction with the Tel Aviv intelligence service.
Nisenbaum was kidnapped in the Mefalsim area on the day of the Hamas surprise attack. He was driving to the IDF Gaza Division base near Re’im to pick up his granddaughter, who was with her father in the service, but was surprised by terrorists on the way and never made contact with her family again. Since then, he was considered a hostage.
In an interview with the newspaper The Times of Israel, One of Michel Nisenbaum’s daughters, Chen, said that when the terrorists answered her father’s phone, she knew their lives would never be the same.
“We will do everything we can to make sure everyone knows their story. I’m sorry we couldn’t bring him back. Future generations will know how heroic my father was, he was not afraid of terrorists and saved people. Thank you for everything. I love you and will miss him very much. But I know you’re home now,” Chen said.
Who was the Brazilian killed by Hamas
Despite his background in computing, Nisenbaum’s last job was as a tourist guide in the country. He also worked as a driver, delivery man, salesman and service provider in the area of training, IT.
In interviews last year with the Brazilian press, Nisenbaum’s family said that he was a present grandfather, very close to his grandchildren.
One of the Brazilian’s daughters, Hen Mahlouf, said she was “heartbroken” since receiving the news of her father’s death. “Who would have thought that this would be our story, that this would be its end. Our daddy, my heart is broken,” she posted on her social media.
The Forum for Hostages and Missing Families stated that the Brazilian was “a man of many talents” and, in addition to his professional work, he was also a volunteer with Magen David Adom, Israel’s national emergency medical and disaster service, where he worked as a driver. ambulance, and the Border Police.
Through social media, Lula mourned the death of Michel Nisenbaum
Through social media, President Lula (PT) lamented the death of Michel Nisenbaum, a 59-year-old Brazilian who was held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza. The Brazilian’s body was recovered by the Israeli Army on Thursday night (23). Born in Niterói (RJ), Michel has lived in Israel since 1988.
“I learned, with immense sadness, of the death of Michel Nisembaum, a Brazilian held hostage by Hamas. I met his sister and daughter, and I know the immense love his family had for him. My solidarity with Michel’s family and friends. Brazil will continue to fight, and we will continue to be engaged in efforts to have all the hostages released, so that we can have a ceasefire and peace for the people of Israel and Palestine”, said the president in a publication on the social network X, this Friday (24).
Israeli Federation of São Paulo criticizes the Brazilian government’s actions in the case
The Israeli Federation of the State of São Paulo (Fisesp) criticized the actions of the government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) in relation to the death of Michel Nisenbaum, a Brazilian murdered by Hamas terrorists in southern Israel on October 7, 2023 .
“When a group of Palestinians from Gaza with Brazilian passports arrived in Brazil, President Lula stated that no Brazilian would be left behind, but, in his mind, he was only referring to the Palestinians,” stated the president of the Federation, Marcos Knobel, for whom the Brazilian government could have done more in relation to Michel Nisenbaum.
“Lula was not heard by his terrorist friends,” said Bolsonaro
Another who criticized the Brazilian government’s actions in the case was former president Jair Bolsonaro (PL). “Hamas executed the Brazilian hostage and Lula, once again, was not heard (if he tried) by his terrorist friends,” Bolsonaro told share a statement by Lula on the conflict in the Middle East.
On Saturday, the PT member stated that Israel “continues to kill women and children” in Palestine. “I also want to ask you to show solidarity with the women and children who are dying in Palestine because of the irresponsibility of the Israeli government, which continues to kill women and children. And we cannot remain silent in the face of aberrations. We cannot help but be supportive. Because tomorrow we will need solidarity”, said Lula in Guarulhos (SP).
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