Jan 29, 2007 - Emi Elmaliah, 32, was one of three people killed in a suicide bombing in a bakery in the southern city of Eilat. The Islamic Jihad and the Fatah al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades claimed responsibility for the attack.
Elmaliah was from one of Eilat's largest and oldest families. He was born and raised in Eilat and studied at the Goldwater High School in the city. He served in the elite IDF Golani patrol unit and did reserve duty in the Alpinist Unit, on Mount Hermon.
Emi opened the Lehamim bakery only eight months ago. Michael Ben Sa'adon, another victim of the attack, joined him as business partner in the bakery three months ago. Their families said that the men had become good friends. "They were like hand and glove," said Leah Banita, Elmaliah's aunt.
"When someone dies in a terror attack everyone always praises them, but he truly was the jewel in the crown. No one can compare, a wonderful son," said an uncle, Ayush Elmaliah.
Emi Haim Elmaliah was buried in Eilat. He is survived by his wife, Keren, and two year old daughter, Jan.