Israelis lined the streets as Lifshitz's casket made its way from the central city of Rishon Lezion to Nir Oz
(Feb. 25, 2025 / JNS) The funeral of Israeli hostage Oded Lifshitz got underway in his hometown of Kibbutz Nir Oz on Tuesday afternoon, five days after his remains were returned from the Gaza Strip for burial by the Hamas terrorist group.
Israelis holding flags lined the streets as Lifshitz’s casket made its way from the central city of Rishon Lezion to Nir Oz, local media reported.
“With a heavy heart and deep sorrow, we say goodbye to Oded Lifshitz, murdered by vile murderers,” said Rishon Lezion Mayor Raz Kinstlich. “Oded was a pioneer and founder of Kibbutz Nir Oz—a man of the people and the land—and the entire country grieves his death.”