Dror Gizri

Jan 13, 2005 - Dror Gizri, 30, of Sderot was one of six Israelis killed at the Karni Crossing when terrorists activated an explosive device on the Palestinian side, blowing a hole in the door, through which they infiltrated the Israeli side of the crossing and opened fire. Hamas and the Fatah al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades claimed joint responsiblity for the attack.

The attack took place at about 22:45 PM, shortly before the closing of the Karni Crossing. After infiltrating the Israeli side of the crossing, the terrorists opened fire. As a result of the explosion and during exchanges of fire, six Israeli civilians - four Ports Authority employees and two truck drivers - and three Palestinian terrorists were killed, and five Israeli civilians were wounded.

Dror Gizri was born in Kibbutz Or Haner. His father was from Uruguay and his mother from Morocco. The family later moved to Sderot. Gizri had been working at the Karni Crossing for five years as a janitor. "He said it was a little frightening but there was no other work," his aunt, Leah Tobul, recounted. Friends related that Dror was always happy with life, whatever happened.

Dror met his wife Tami in a restaurant in Sderot, and they were married about a year ago. He was to have celebrated his 31st birthday on Sunday, and his wife had prepared a cake to celebrate.

Dror Gizri was laid to rest in Sderot. He is survived by his wife Tami, his mother, brother and two sisters. His father passed away two years ago.