Cpl. Alexander Manevitz

Feb 14, 2001 - Copl. Alexander Manevitz, 18, of Ashkelon, was one of 8 Israelis killed when a Palestinian crashed a bus into a crowded bus stop at Azor junction, south of Tel Aviv. It was the deadliest Palestinian attack on Israelis in four years.

Corporal Alexander Manevitz immigrated from Russia in 1995 and lived in Ashkelon. His parents were divorced, and his mother raised him on her own. "He was my hope in life, a beautiful boy and successful in everything he did," his mother said yesterday. His father lived in Kiryat Gat.

Alexander was drafted in the army only a month and a half ago. Yesterday he was on his way back to base after spending a day's leave at home.

Alexander planned to complete his matriculation exams before finishing his military service and study at university.

An only child, Alexander is survived by his parents. He was buried in Ashkelon.