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Nova Festival Survivor Found Dead in Burning Car Near Netanya as Police Open Inquiry

The case renews attention to the deep, prolonged trauma facing Nova survivors, prompting calls for stronger mental-health support.

Overview

  • Israel Police said they have opened an investigation after firefighters discovered Roei Shalev’s body in a burning vehicle near Poleg Beach in Netanya.
  • Shortly before his death, Shalev posted on Instagram that he "can't go on anymore" and described unbearable pain, according to media reports.
  • CCTV footage reported by Israeli outlets showed Shalev at a petrol station filling a canister with fuel shortly before his car was found burning.
  • Shalev’s family confirmed his death and asked for privacy, and the Nova Tribe Community and support groups paid tribute to his role in the survivor community.
  • Shalev survived the October 7, 2023 Nova attack in which his partner, Mapal Adam, and friend, Hilly Solomon, were killed, and he had spoken publicly about enduring trauma as authorities now examine the circumstances of his death.