Widow of man killed in Qassam attack collapses during funeral
Hundreds attend Oshri Oz’s funeral in Petah Tikva; some participants shout ‘why didn’t the government protect him?’ at tourism minister
At the beginning of the funeral, which was held in Petah Tikva, Oz’s pregnant widow Suzanna collapsed and was treated by paramedics until she recovered.
When the procession began the widow insisted on walking behind the stretcher carrying her husband’s body despite pleas that she board an ambulance.
Tourism Minister Yitzhak Aharonovitch of Yisrael Beitenu said during his eulogy that the government is doing all it can to protect Israel’s citizens.
His comments stirred a minor uproar, and some of those on hand shouted back at the minister, “How are you protecting us” and “What did Oshri do that you did not protect him?”
They were quickly quite down by the other participants and the ceremony continued.
After Oz was buried, his sister lay down by the fresh grave, and cried bitterly. Throughout the funeral, weeping and cries of grief could be heard. After the funeral was over, his family and close friends remained by the grave for a while.
