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

His death has intensified scrutiny of long-term support for traumatized October 7 survivors.

Overview

  • Roei Shalev was found in a burning car near Poleg Beach in Netanya hours after posting on Instagram that he "can't go on anymore."
  • Israel Police have opened an investigation into the circumstances, with media reports citing CCTV of him filling a fuel canister shortly beforehand.
  • His family confirmed his death and requested privacy as survivor organizations called the loss heartbreaking and deeply saddening.
  • Shalev survived the 2023 Nova massacre after shielding his girlfriend, Mapal Adam, who was killed along with friend Hilly Solomon, and he later organized public tributes.
  • The case has prompted renewed appeals from Nova survivor groups and Israeli politicians for sustained mental‑health support for those affected by the attack.