The Israel Electric Corporation (IEC) has reported the tragic death of one of its workers, Shalom Aboudi, aged 56, during the recent Hezbollah attack on northern Israel. The attack resulted in 14 civilians being wounded, including one critically, due to an anti-tank guided missile strike.

The incident occurred near the northern community of Dovev, close to the border, where the Hezbollah missile targeted several vehicles, including those of IEC employees who had arrived to repair power lines damaged by previous attacks from Lebanon.

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Who was Shalom Aboudi?

Shalom Aboudi, a dedicated 34-year veteran of the company, was among the IEC employees killed in the attack. The IEC expressed deep sorrow over the loss, noting that Aboudi was survived by his wife and two children. The statement from the company detailed that the workers were coordinating with security forces to repair power lines crucial for supplying electricity to farms and vital complexes in the area.

“The heart aches and the soul is numb to receive the bitter news about the fall of our friend, Shalom Abodi, while he was working to restore the electricity supply to the residents of the north,” commented Meir Spiegler, CEO of the Electric Company. He emphasized Aboudi’s loyalty to the company’s values and commitment to its customers, expressing profound sadness at his passing.

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The incident highlights the human toll of conflicts and the risks faced by essential workers striving to maintain critical infrastructure in conflict zones. The loss of Shalom Aboudi underscores the broader impact of such attacks on individuals, families, and communities affected by geopolitical tensions in the region.