Bar Asraf found deceased in apparent suicide at grave of girlfriend killed in October 7 massacre

Bar Asraf, 30, of Sha'arei Tikva, died by suicide at the grave of his girlfriend Liron Barda, killed in the October 7 Nova festival massacre. His sister found him there; he had struggled with her death. Family and friends describe his grief and the impact of the tragedy.

Bar Asraf, a 30-year-old resident of Sha'arei Tikva, died by suicide after shooting himself at the grave of his girlfriend, Liron Barda, who was murdered at the Nova music festival during the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack. His sister Lehi found him lying next to the grave, covered in blood, and a gun beside him. Despite efforts by Magen David Adom, he died at the scene. Friends and family told Walla that Asraf had difficulty coping with Barda's death. His sister described him as always happy and laughing, but he had a moment of madness, feeling alone while seeing everyone with their families. His mother recalled his deep sadness and longing for Barda, whom they described as soulmates since childhood. Asraf had gotten a tattoo of her and stayed in touch with her family. The Sha'ar Shomron Local Council expressed condolences. The article includes a content warning for mentions of suicide and mental health.