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Female officers mourn at the funeral of the Kotz family during the war

On October 7, militants from Gaza attacked the Israeli settlements around the Gaza Strip. About 1400 Israeli citizens were murdered and about 240 Israelis and foreigners were kidnapped. This photo was taken at the funeral of five members of the Kotz family who were murdered in their home in Kfar Azza. Two female officers can be seen hugging and crying during the funeral.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Gedera, Israel
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Copyright: © Yahel Gazit