Some of the Families Already Involved In the Lawsuit
Litle
Family – The suit is led by the family of Abigail Litle,
an 8th grade Baptist student active in Arab-Jewish co-existence projects,
who was living with her parents and family in Haifa, Israel when she was
killed in the terrorist bombing of Bus No. 37 in Haifa, Israel on March
5, 2003. HAMAS, a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization, claimed responsibility
for the bombing. Abigail was riding the bus on her way home from school
when a suicide bomber detonated a bomb filled with metal shrapnel killing
17 people and wounding 53. The terrorist left behind a note praising the
September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City.
Courtney
Linde - Ms. Linde is the young widow of John Linde Jr., a former
U.S. Marine who was killed in Israel by terrorists. Courtney's husband
was providing security for American diplomats traveling to the Gaza Strip
when he was killed by a roadside bomb on October 15, 2003. Mark Parsons,
whose family has also joined in the lawsuit was in the same vehicle with
John Linde, Jr., and was killed by the same roadside bomb. Courtney is
on active duty with the United States military.
Applebaum Family - Dr. David Applebaum, the renowned
trauma specialist from Shaare Tzedek Medical Center and his daughter Naava
were murdered
when a suicide bomber attacked Café Hillel in Jerusalem on the
eve of Naava’s wedding on September 9, 2003. HAMAS has claimed responsibility
for the bombing. Dr. Applebaum, having been born and educated in the United
States, was, at the time of his death, one of Israel’s most prominent
physicians specializing in emergency trauma medicine. He had personally
assisted many injured victims of terrorism in Israel, and removed the
remains of many victims of terrorism who had been murdered in Israel.
On the night of his own death, he and his daughter Naava had gone on a
walk and were at Café Hillel in Jerusalem.
Baxter Family - Jack Baxter was an American filmmaker who was working on a documentary on terrorism entitled Blues on the Beach when he was seriously injured in the April 30, 2003 terrorist attack at Mike’s Place, a bar located in Tel Aviv. HAMAS claimed responsibility for the bombing. The nightclub is located next door to the US Embassy to Israel and is frequented by many tourist and US Embassy personnel. The attack killed 3 people and wounded more than 50. Mr. Baxter was knocked into a coma and clung to life for three days at Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv. As a result of the attack, Mr. Baxter is still suffering from a brain contusion, hearing loss, burns that have peeled away skin from his face and arms, and is partially paralyzed.
Parson Family - Mark Parson was 31 at the time of his death. On October 15, 2003, Mark Parsons and two other DynCorp employees, including John Linde, Jr., were part of a security detail escorting U.S. diplomats on their way to interview Palestinian applicants for Fulbright scholarships when the vehicle he was in was blown up by a remote controlled bomb near the Beit Hanoun junction in northern Gaza.
Freirmark Family - On June 11, 2003, Ariela Freirmark was on Bus 14A in Jerusalem, Israel on her way to a course in sign language. Ariela is a speech therapist who works with handicapped children and she had left home to take the bus to attend the course. At the time, Ariela was 26 years old. Around 5:30 p.m., an individual dressed as an ultra-orthodox Jew boarded Egged Bus No. 14A at the Mahane Yehuda Market, and a short while later, as the bus drove down Jaffa Road, he detonated his bomb, wrecking the bus and killing sixteen passengers. Over 100 people were wounded, including dozens of nearby pedestrians. HAMAS claimed responsibility for the bombing. Jerusalem police stated that the terrorist was carrying a huge bomb containing metal fragments, creating massive injuries. Ariela suffered serious physical, personal and emotional injuries as a result of the explosion.
Horovitz Family - Eli Natan and Debra Ruth Horovitz, husband and wife, were in their apartment on Friday, March 7, 2003 eating Shabbat dinner when terrorists disguised as students infiltrated Kiryat Arba and shot and killed them both. HAMAS claimed responsibility for the attack.
Klieman Family - On March 24, 2002 Esther Klieman, age 23, was aboard Bus Route 468 in Israel when she was struck in the heart and killed by bullets fired from weapons held by terrorists who were positioned on a bridge near the road. Al Aqsa Martyr’s Brigade claimed responsibility for the attack.
Margalit Family - On June 11, 2002, Evyatar Margalit was a 15-year-old teenager attending school in Israel. He was seriously injured when a bomb placed in a field by a terrorist exploded. As a result, Evyatar spent several months in the hospital and suffered through over nine operations to treat his wounds and burns. The perpetrator of this terrorist attack was an individual sent by Force 17, which is affiliated with the Palestinian Authorities’ Fatah Organization.
Pam Family - On June 11, 2003, 16 year old Rivka Pam was on Bus No. 14A in Jerusalem, Israel. Around 5:30 p.m., an individual dressed as an ultra-orthodox Jew boarded Egged Bus No. 14A at the Mahane Yehuda market, and a short while later, as the bus drove down Jaffa Road, he detonated his bomb wrecking the bus and killing sixteen passengers. Over 100 people were wounded, including dozens of nearby pedestrians. HAMAS claimed responsibility for the bombing. Rivka works with children and this teenager’s life has changed dramatically as a result of her injuries in this terrorist incident. She was hospitalized for a number of days in intensive care, suffered burns, lung damage, eye injury, scarring and severe hearing loss, which requires future medical and surgical care.
Nathanson Family – Tehilla Nathansen was killed and Chana, Matanya, Shoshana and Yehudit Nathansen were injured in the bombing of Bus No. 2 in Jerusalem, Israel on August 19, 2003. HAMAS claimed responsibility for the bombing.
Reinitz Family - Mordechai Reinitz and his two sons, Yissocher Dov and Mendy were on bus No. 2 in Jerusalem, Israel on August 19, 2003 when a suicide bomber detonated his weapon and the bus exploded. HAMAS claimed responsibility for the bombing. Mordechai and Yissocher Dov were both killed and Mendy was injured in the bombing.
Richter Family - On August 19, 2003, Miriam Leah Richter (9), her great aunt, Goldie Zarkowsky and Goldie’s two children were on Bus No. 2 headed to the Western Wall when a suicide bomber detonated his explosives injuring Miriam Leah. HAMAS claimed responsibility for the bombing. As a result of the bombing Miriam Leah had shrapnel lodged in her eye, neck and chest. She underwent surgery and all of the shrapnel was removed except for what was in her chest. She will live with it there for the rest of her life.
Fenichel Family (Israel) - Netanel Fenichel, 18, son of Ilanit and Moshe Fenichel, was severely injured while riding in his parent’s automobile on March 31, 2002, that was blown up by a suicide bomber. Shrapnel from the blast pierced the roof of the Fenichel’s family car and fractured the top of Netanel’s skull causing a permanent hole. His twin sister was also seriously injured in the blast.
Nevies Family - (Israel) Rebecca Nevies, 35, mother of four, was severely injured while riding a commuter bus in Jerusalem on February 22, 2004, that was blown up by a suicide bomber. Nevies suffered a shrapnel injury to her foot, acute hearing loss, and cuts and burns to her legs and face.
Gottlieb Family - On June 18, 2002, Dr. Moshe Gottlieb, 70, of Jerusalem, was one of 19 people killed in a suicide bombing while riding Egged bus no. 32A traveling from Gilo to the center of Jerusalem. Dr. Moshe Gottlieb boarded the bus in the morning en route to work with a group of children with Down's Syndrome. For years, he had been treating them for free once a week. Gottlieb, who immigrated to Israel with his family from the United States 24 years ago, maintained a private practice in both Jerusalem and Bnei Brak.
Zarkowsky Family - Goldie Zarkowsky and her son, Eli Zarkowsky, were killed in the bombing of Bus No. 2 in Jerusalem, Israel on August 19, 2003. They were citizens of the United States and residents of the State of New York. HAMAS took responsibility for the bombing. Mendel Zarkowsky’s life has changed dramatically. He is now the sole provider and caretaker for the 7 children who remain in the home. With doctors appointments, cooking, cleaning and all of the other things that come with caring for the children, as well as trying to help them to cope with the loss of their mother and brother, Malky was in her apartment when her niece called and told her about the attack.
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