A month since the passing of Zehava Shaul: A mother who taught us a lesson in determination and compassion
Major General Shlomi Binder bids farewell to Zehava Shaul, a month after her passing. He describes their deep acquaintance over a decade, her relentless struggle to bring back her son Oron from Hamas captivity, and his rescue in a complex operation in January 2025. Zehava is described as a determined and warm woman, whose legacy is one of quiet strength, determination, and compassion.
Major General Shlomi Binder bids farewell to Zehava Shaul, a month after her passing, in a poignant personal article. Binder describes his first meeting with Zehava about a decade ago, during his first week as commander of the Golani Brigade, when he consoled the Shaul family on the death of father Hertzel. He recounts their many conversations over the years, her love for Oron, her relentless struggle to bring him back from Hamas captivity, and the hope she never lost. Binder describes the operation to rescue Oron on January 20, 2025, a complex and secretive operation involving the IDF and Shin Bet, and the emotional meeting with the family afterward. Zehava passed away about a year and a half after Oron returned, surrounded by her children. Binder concludes that her legacy is one of quiet strength, determination, and compassion, and that she taught a lesson in love, family, and hope even in the most difficult moments.