Arik Becker

Apr 27, 2002 - Arik Becker, 22, of Adora, was one of four people killed when terrorists dressed in IDF uniforms and combat gear cut through the settlement's defensive perimeter fence and entered Adora, west of Hebron. The terrorists entered several homes, firing on people in their bedrooms.

The attack took place at about 9 AM on Saturday morning in the hilltop community of Adora, northwest of Hebron. At least two terrorists, wearing IDF uniforms and flak jackets, armed with Kalashnikov and M-16 assault rifles, infiltrated the community. They entered several homes, killing Katrina Greenberg, asleep in her bedroom, and 5-year-old Danielle Shefi, who was playing in her parents' bedroom, and injuring seven others. Arik Becker and Ya'acov Katz were killed as they and others from the community's response team exchanged fire with the terrorists.

Arik Becker, who grew up in Adora, completed his army service in the engineering corps several months ago, and was attending preparatory college courses in Ariel. He had recently completed army reserve duty and had come home to Adora for the weekend to visit his parents, Moshe and Ada. The moment he heard the shooting, he grabbed his gun and ran towards the sounds of gunfire. Arik saw a terrorist, dressed in an IDF uniform, outside the Greenberg home and mistook him for an IDF soldier. The terrorist shot and killed him.

Arik Becker will be buried in Jerusalem. He is survived by his parents and two older brothers, Yitzhak and Nahum.