The funeral of the Mossad operative who died when a boat capsized in a lake in Italy was held today (Wednesday) in Ashkelon.
The accident in which he died occurred on Monday. According to foreign reports, Israeli and Italian intelligence operatives were on board celebrating the birthday of one of them. The boat sailed through the lake in adverse weather conditions with high winds and limited visibility with 25 people on board, above the permitted capacity. The ship's captain was investigated on suspicion of negligent homicide.
Documentation of the rescue in the Italian ship capsizing disaster//Reuters
Mossad head David Barnea eulogized the Mossad member at his funeral: "On this occasion, I would like to speak to the person, the friend, a member of the Mossad for intelligence and special functions, who devoted his adult life to the security of the state. You were his family. In many ways, we were his friends in the office and he had another family.
"His image strikes me with his constant smile, with his dimples. It can be called, beyond its nickname: a good heart. A man of people, there were always adults and young around him, foreigners and Israelis, and with all of them he knew how to speak their language, literally. He spoke to everyone in a calm, respectful and very respectful manner.
The scene of the shipwreck in Lake Maggiore in Italy, photo: Italian rescue authorities
His calm and self-confidence enabled him to deal effectively with very complex situations. He was humble, humble and egoless. Everything he did was accompanied by the same humble smile that everyone talks about. You acted in secret throughout your adult life, even after your death we will not be able to tell publicly about your many, significant and beneficial deeds for the people of Israel. All. May your memory be blessed."
Earlier, the Prime Minister's Office confirmed his death and eulogized him in a statement: "The Mossad lost a dear friend, a dedicated and professional employee who dedicated his life to the security of the State of Israel for decades, even after his retirement. The institution mourns the loss and shares in the grief of the family, which it will continue to accompany and embrace."
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