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October 19, 2026

An Israeli who recovered from cancer was killed in an accident in Thailand

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Ophir Daly, a 43-year-old Israeli and father of six, was killed in a motorcycle accident in Thailand.

Daly lived in the settlement of Ali and flew to Thailand to celebrate his recovery from cancer.

For two years, he battled the disease, and eventually recovered.

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After his recovery, he went on a trip with a friend who had helped him during his illness. During the trip, he was killed in an accident in the Krabi region of southern Thailand.

His family said that Ophir was a devoted father and deeply loved Israel. He served in the IDF and also did reserve duty in the commando unit.

The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs is assisting the family and working to bring his body back to Israel. The police in Thailand are investigating how the accident happened.