Ben Benjami Shimoni returned over and over again to rescue survivors, until he was murdered by terrorists
Ben Benjamin Shimoni, a 31-year-old from Ashkelon, and co-owner of the Monaco Bar and
The Burger Market restaurant in Jerusalem, was able to escape the Nova festival massacre in
his car, in which he rescued four other strangers escaping the party. When he reached the
town of Be’er Sheba, he let them off, and decided to turn the car around and return to the
party site to try and save others. Under fire, he rescued eight other people. After bringing
them to safety, he returned yet again into the inferno, saving another three people. Sadely,
he encountered terrorist and was murdered. Altogether, he saved the lives of 15 people
thanks to his courage. May he rest in peace.
