Ehud -Yehuda- Avitan

Nov 28, 2002 - Ehud (Yehuda) Avitan, 54, of Beit She'an was one of six people killed when two terrorists opened fire and threw grenades at the Likud polling station in Beit She'an, where party members were casting their votes in the Likud primary.

At around 3:20 P.M. two terrorists arrived in a stolen vehicle, opened fire and threw grenades at people crowding around the Likud branch, which is located near the central bus station. Both terrorists were killed by a Border Police officer who lives in the area. The Fatah al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades claimed responsibility for the attack, in which six were killed and over 40 wounded. The terrorists were killed by an off-duty Border Policeman.

Ehud Avitan, known to all as Yehuda, had retired a few months ago after working for many years for the Israeli telecommunications company Bezeq. He was a family man, who worked hard all his life to provide a good life and education for his children. After retiring, he was looking forward to enjoying life. On the day of the Likud primary, although an avid party member, he hesitated whether to go and vote. Friends convinced him to go, and he was killed.

Ehud (Yehuda) Avitan was buried in Beit She'an. He is survived by his wife, Tami, two sons and two daughters. He also leaves behind his parents and seven brothers and sisters.