image sourced from original article at Three pairs of siblings — Dalia Azugi and David Levy, Orit Peretz and Eyal Radia, and Yael Fogel and Rafi Navon — each lost two children in battles and wars following October 7. As Israel prepares to mark its Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of attacks, the families reflect on the unimaginable reality of burying two loved ones within the same period of violence.
They describe the shock of losing one child and only beginning to process that grief when tragedy struck again. The second loss reopened fresh wounds, compounding sorrow with a sense of disbelief and emotional exhaustion. Each family faced the challenge of mourning individually while also supporting siblings enduring the same devastating pain.
Through their shared grief, the families formed deep bonds with one another. They speak about learning how to provide comfort, navigating remembrance days and family milestones, and finding strength in mutual understanding. Despite the profound loss, they emphasize solidarity, resilience and the commitment to honor the memory of their children together.
