Grandmother dies after Hezbollah rocket strikes home in Nahariya

In Nahariya, Israel, a 75-year-old woman named Tamar Edri succumbed to her injuries on January 13, 2025, following a devastating missile strike on her apartment on November 26, 2024. The attack occurred just hours before a ceasefire agreement was reached between the Israel Defense Forces and Hezbollah. Edri was critically injured when a rocket, part of a barrage targeting the city during the Swords of Iron war, struck her home located on Jabotinsky Street. Despite medical efforts, her condition remained dire, and she had been in a coma since the incident, leading to her family’s tragic loss. The ceasefire was intended to halt hostilities that had plagued the region for nearly 14 months, starting after Hezbollah began its assaults on Israel in solidarity with Hamas following the October 7, 2023, massacre. In total, it is reported that Hezbollah launched over 15,400 rockets and missiles towards Israel within a year, showcasing their sustained military capabilities and willingness to escalate the conflict. Following the attack that injured Edri, three other individuals were also lightly wounded, emphasizing the widespread impact of such missile strikes on civilian life. The local municipality expressed condolences for Edri’s passing, recognizing her as a beloved mother of four and a grandmother of nine. Her family had held onto hope for her recovery despite the severity of her injuries. Nachum Rosenberg, Edri's son-in-law, articulated the family’s anguish following her death, reflecting the emotional toll that the ongoing conflict has taken on individuals and families within affected communities. The enduring violence in the region highlights the complex dynamics between Israel, Hezbollah, and Hamas, as well as the significant risks to civilians. The intricate and deeply rooted animosities have caused recurring cycles of violence and loss, placing innocent lives in potential peril, as demonstrated by the tragic case of Tamar Edri. Such events continue to draw international attention to the fragility of peace in the region, as the conflict remains unresolved and ongoing hostilities threaten further loss of life.