In the Galil Yam neighborhood of Herzliya, a sense of shock and disbelief grips the community following the tragic death of a six-year-old boy, allegedly at the hands of his mother. Blood stains remain in the lobby and on the door of the family apartment, where neighbors describe the family as normative and the mother as charming. Outside the apartment door stands the orphaned bicycle of the young boy, a haunting reminder of the tragedy.
Israel, a security guard at the Seven Stars Mall, recounted a harrowing encounter with the mother, who approached him with an ax, behaving strangely and covered in blood. 'She tried to hit me with the ax and injured my hand,' he said, adding that he believes she wanted to provoke a fatal response from him.
Neighbors are grappling with the incomprehensible nature of the event. Avitar, a resident of the building, noted that no one heard any screams and that the first indication of trouble was blood stains in the lobby. The boy’s grandmother discovered the horrific scene after being alerted by the boy’s father, who was away at the time. 'They seem like a good family,' Avitar said, expressing disbelief at the incident.
Another neighbor, Tamar, described the mother as devoted and loving, emphasizing that the tragedy was completely unexpected. 'There is a psychotic case here, it cannot be otherwise,' she said, her voice breaking with emotion. The community is struggling to reconcile their memories of the mother with the brutal act she is accused of committing.
The Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court held a hearing to extend the mother's detention. Her attorney, Binyamin Malka, described the situation as a 'terrible tragedy' and called for a thorough examination of her mental state. The mother did not attend the hearing.
The boy was discovered by his grandmother, lifeless and with multiple stab wounds. The family dog was also found dead with similar injuries. The father, who was in the Gaza Strip at the time, rushed home upon hearing the news and was treated by emergency services upon arrival.
Despite misinformation circulating online, it was clarified that the mother is a Nova survivor but is not recognized by National Insurance. Neighbors are left grappling with fear and confusion, with one expressing disbelief at the grisly details of the incident. 'It's unbelievable what happened here,' she said, noting that the mother had always seemed sweet and normal.
The community remains in shock, struggling to come to terms with the loss of a sweet, shy boy who was described as the mother's life. The family had been living in the building for nearly three years, and neighbors are left mourning the loss and questioning how such a tragedy could have occurred.
- The investigation into the mother's mental state is ongoing, with authorities seeking to understand the circumstances that led to this tragic event. The community remains on edge, with many residents expressing fear and uncertainty about returning to their daily routines.
- Support services have been mobilized to assist the family and the community in coping with the aftermath of the incident. The local welfare department and police are working together to provide counseling and support to those affected.
- The case has sparked a broader conversation about mental health and the importance of early intervention. Experts emphasize the need for accessible mental health services and the importance of community awareness in identifying and addressing potential issues before they escalate.
