Yeheskel Shoshani, Israeli-American elephant researcher, dead in Ethiopian explosion, May 20, 2008

Israeli elephant researcher Yeheskel Shoshani was among those killed in a possible terror attack on a minibus in downtown Addis Ababa on Tuesday, Israeli media reported.
The Israeli Foreign Ministry said it is unclear whether the explosion was terror-related and if Shoshani was aboard the minibus when it exploded.
Three people were killed and nine others were [...]

Ahikam Amichai, 20, David Rubin, 21, Israel, off-duty soldiers, murdered on hike, Dec. 28

Ahikam Amichai (L), David Rubin
Ahikam Amichai, 20, and David Rubin, 21, off-duty Israeli Army commandos on a recreational hike near their homes in the Hebron hills, were murdered by Palestinians, Dec. 28, 2007.
The two lifelong friends and neighbors were each members of elite and storied Israeli commando units. Amihai was a member of the Air [...]

Jewish obituaries this week on In My Heart

Jewish obituaries roundup 2
Paul Wasserman, 73, U.S., celebrity publicist, Nov. 18
Ido Zoldan, 29, Israel, contractor, terror victim, Nov. 19