Australian grandmother, Galit Carbone, confirmed dead in Israel-Palestine conflict
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The devastating news of an Australian woman’s death amid the ongoing unrest in the Israel-Palestine region has sent ripples of shock, anger, and sorrow across the nation.
At the centre of this tragic maelstrom is an Australian grandmother, Galit Carbone, who was killed during the recent violence unfolding in the conflicted region. Ms Carbone, 66 years old and a matriarch figure in her family, is understood to have been living merely 5km from the Gaza Strip, where over 100 people tragically lost their lives.
Senator Penny Wong, Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister, confirmed Ms Carbone’s death and took a powerful stand against the violence. Senator Wong condemned the actions to be a 'senseless act of violence’.
Senator Wong expressed her heartfelt condolences, stating, 'On behalf of the government, I wish to convey my deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Ms Carbone. DFAT is providing consular assistance to her family in Israel and in Australia.'
‘Australia unequivocally condemns the attacks on Israel by Hamas. There is no excuse for the deliberate killing of innocent civilians,’ the senator continued.
It’s difficult not to feel a strong surge of empathy for Ms Carbone’s family. Having called Australia her birthplace, Galit raised three beautiful children and was blessed with two grandchildren. She was known in her adopted home of Israel as a librarian, nourishing minds with stories and knowledge. Our hearts go out to her grieving family and to the broader Australian-Jewish community who lost one of their own in this violent act.
Her family back in Sydney are reportedly in a 'state of numb shock' after their worst fears were confirmed late Tuesday.
Ms Carbone has been remembered as 'a very much loved mum, grandma, sister and cousin'.
Ms Carbone’s cousin, Julian Cappe, told the Herald Sun, 'Over the last few days, they've just gone through all the ranges of emotion, from hearing what happened to thinking that she's been a prisoner to hearing confirmation that she was killed.’
'The idea that terrorists could walk into such a peaceful place and find an elderly, a 66-year-old lady, and other elderly people and gun them down in cold blood. It's just devastating to feel that such a thing could happen,' Mr Cappe continued.
Ms Carbone had reportedly been planning to visit Sydney.
Eye-witness reports suggest that residents were forced out of their shelters, with homes set ablaze, before the violence escalated further.
'We're not sure if she was killed in her home or dragged out and killed, but her body was not found in her house. She may have been dragged around,' Mr Cappe added.
Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil expressed her sorrow over the news, commenting, 'I'm devastated for the people who knew her, but also the broader Jewish-Australian community.'
‘We’ve got brothers and sisters of the Jewish religion around our country who are suffering greatly from what is a brutal, violent, abhorrent and completely unjustified act of terrorism against their country and their citizens.’
‘What’s happened here is a senseless act of violence that will get more violent, and the Australian government condemns it in the strongest possible terms.’
‘We’re … wrapping our arms around you, and I express my deepest condolences for what has happened here,’ she said.
With thousands of Australians living in Israel and countless more visiting the region during this turbulent period, the sense of disquiet and fear is palpable. This conflict has already claimed countless innocents—including children—in what US President Joe Biden has deemed an act of 'pure evil'.
The destruction doesn't end there. Israel has cut off food supplies and electricity in response, launching rockets at Palestine. Fears of an imminent ground offensive loom large, backed by an army of Israeli reservists and underlined by US support.
The situation has been further unnerved by Hamas’ vow to kill an Israeli hostage every time Israel launches an attack. The death toll on both sides has surpassed a horrifying thousand, with thousands more suffering injuries.
‘The loss of life from these attacks has been devastating and unacceptable,’ said Senator Wong.
Ms O’Neil said the government is working to keep Australians safe, ‘This is a brutal act of terrorism that was unprovoked and unnecessary. Australians are going to be harmed by this, and… we’re working very hard to make sure we protect Australians not just overseas but at home.’
Australia remains unwavering in its call for all parties involved to halt these attacks and initiate the unconditional release of all hostages. The gruesome reality of conflict, however, is the civilian loss, a pain our nation now shares intimately with the tragic death of Ms Carbone.
Amidst the chaos, Australians in Israel are finding it increasingly difficult to return home, with many flights out of the country cancelled.
On Wednesday morning, an Australian man currently in Israel told ABC News, ‘I feel a bit stranded, especially when I’m seeing constant other repatriation flights coming from other countries. So it would feel a lot safer and a lot more guaranteed to have the Australian government doing those flights for all of the Australians here.’
As this turbulent situation continues to unfold, our thoughts remain with the Carbone family and with all those affected by this conflict.
The devastating news of an Australian woman’s death amid the ongoing unrest in the Israel-Palestine region has sent ripples of shock, anger, and sorrow across the nation.
At the centre of this tragic maelstrom is an Australian grandmother, Galit Carbone, who was killed during the recent violence unfolding in the conflicted region. Ms Carbone, 66 years old and a matriarch figure in her family, is understood to have been living merely 5km from the Gaza Strip, where over 100 people tragically lost their lives.
Senator Penny Wong, Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister, confirmed Ms Carbone’s death and took a powerful stand against the violence. Senator Wong condemned the actions to be a 'senseless act of violence’.
Senator Wong expressed her heartfelt condolences, stating, 'On behalf of the government, I wish to convey my deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Ms Carbone. DFAT is providing consular assistance to her family in Israel and in Australia.'
‘Australia unequivocally condemns the attacks on Israel by Hamas. There is no excuse for the deliberate killing of innocent civilians,’ the senator continued.
It’s difficult not to feel a strong surge of empathy for Ms Carbone’s family. Having called Australia her birthplace, Galit raised three beautiful children and was blessed with two grandchildren. She was known in her adopted home of Israel as a librarian, nourishing minds with stories and knowledge. Our hearts go out to her grieving family and to the broader Australian-Jewish community who lost one of their own in this violent act.
Her family back in Sydney are reportedly in a 'state of numb shock' after their worst fears were confirmed late Tuesday.
Sydney-born grandmother Galit Carbone (right) has been killed. Image Credit: Nine News
Ms Carbone has been remembered as 'a very much loved mum, grandma, sister and cousin'.
Ms Carbone’s cousin, Julian Cappe, told the Herald Sun, 'Over the last few days, they've just gone through all the ranges of emotion, from hearing what happened to thinking that she's been a prisoner to hearing confirmation that she was killed.’
'The idea that terrorists could walk into such a peaceful place and find an elderly, a 66-year-old lady, and other elderly people and gun them down in cold blood. It's just devastating to feel that such a thing could happen,' Mr Cappe continued.
Ms Carbone had reportedly been planning to visit Sydney.
Eye-witness reports suggest that residents were forced out of their shelters, with homes set ablaze, before the violence escalated further.
'We're not sure if she was killed in her home or dragged out and killed, but her body was not found in her house. She may have been dragged around,' Mr Cappe added.
Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil expressed her sorrow over the news, commenting, 'I'm devastated for the people who knew her, but also the broader Jewish-Australian community.'
‘We’ve got brothers and sisters of the Jewish religion around our country who are suffering greatly from what is a brutal, violent, abhorrent and completely unjustified act of terrorism against their country and their citizens.’
‘What’s happened here is a senseless act of violence that will get more violent, and the Australian government condemns it in the strongest possible terms.’
‘We’re … wrapping our arms around you, and I express my deepest condolences for what has happened here,’ she said.
With thousands of Australians living in Israel and countless more visiting the region during this turbulent period, the sense of disquiet and fear is palpable. This conflict has already claimed countless innocents—including children—in what US President Joe Biden has deemed an act of 'pure evil'.
The destruction doesn't end there. Israel has cut off food supplies and electricity in response, launching rockets at Palestine. Fears of an imminent ground offensive loom large, backed by an army of Israeli reservists and underlined by US support.
The situation has been further unnerved by Hamas’ vow to kill an Israeli hostage every time Israel launches an attack. The death toll on both sides has surpassed a horrifying thousand, with thousands more suffering injuries.
‘The loss of life from these attacks has been devastating and unacceptable,’ said Senator Wong.
Ms O’Neil said the government is working to keep Australians safe, ‘This is a brutal act of terrorism that was unprovoked and unnecessary. Australians are going to be harmed by this, and… we’re working very hard to make sure we protect Australians not just overseas but at home.’
Australia remains unwavering in its call for all parties involved to halt these attacks and initiate the unconditional release of all hostages. The gruesome reality of conflict, however, is the civilian loss, a pain our nation now shares intimately with the tragic death of Ms Carbone.
On Wednesday morning, an Australian man currently in Israel told ABC News, ‘I feel a bit stranded, especially when I’m seeing constant other repatriation flights coming from other countries. So it would feel a lot safer and a lot more guaranteed to have the Australian government doing those flights for all of the Australians here.’
As this turbulent situation continues to unfold, our thoughts remain with the Carbone family and with all those affected by this conflict.
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to her family abd every other family who have suffered loss .
