Israel Shikar

May 7, 2002 - Israel Shikar, 49, of Rishon Lezion was one of 15 people killed when a suicide bomber detonated a powerful charge in a game club located on the 3rd floor of a building in Rishon Lezion, causing part of the building to collapse. Hamas claimed responsibility for the attack.

At about 11:00 PM, the terrorist entered the unlicensed Sheffield Club with a suitcase of explosives, spiked with shrapnels and nails to cause maximum injury. The patrons were trying their luck at slot machines, card games or snooker. 15 were killed, and 55 wounded in the blast.

Israel Shikar, a plumber, grew up in Bat Yam. He married his wife, Sarit, 27 years ago. He dreamed of having a villa, which he bought in Rishon Lezion last year.

Israel had gone to the Sheffield Club to collect payment from a customer when he was killed in the blast.

Israel Shikar was buried in Rishon Lezion. He is survived by his parents and two brothers, his wife Sarit, three children, and a grandson.