Boyfriend of Nova festival massacre victim found dead
Bar Asraf, the boyfriend of a victim from the Nova festival massacre, has died by suicide at his girlfriend's grave. The tragedy highlights the ongoing mental health struggles faced by survivors and families affected by the October 7 attacks.
Why it matters
It underscores the long-term psychological impact of the October 7 massacre on the Israeli public.
Content warning: This article contains mentions of suicide and mental health and may be distressing to some readers.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 festival during Hamas's 2023 October 7 massacre.Friends of Asraf told Walla that he had difficulty coping with the death of Barda. "We were at my brother's wedding. He apparently started to feel lonely. You couldn't tell. He was always happy and laughing," his sister, Lihi, shared with Walla."His best friend was murdered in Nova. He has a tattoo of her, she was a part of his soul. At the groom's celebration, there was dancing and a Shabbat reception with a singer; it was magical.
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