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The coffins of the members of the Kotz family at the time of the funeral

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. Military personnel can be seen burying the five coffins of the family members.

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