Sister-in-law of Bar Asraf: ‘No one noticed he was suffering’

Bar Asraf took his own life beside the grave of his girlfriend Liran Arda, who was killed in the Nova music festival massacre. In an interview with 103FM radio, his sister-in-law revealed that just days before his death, Asraf had celebrated at his brother’s wedding and appeared happy, though he had been carrying deep pain since his girlfriend’s murder.The revelation sheds light on the hidden struggles of survivors and bereaved loved ones in the aftermath of the October 7th attacks. Asraf’s death underscores the psychological toll of the Nova tragedy, where over 260 people were killed when militants breached the music festival near Re’im.His sister-in-law’s account suggests that despite appearing outwardly composed at family events, Asraf was privately battling overwhelming grief. The contrast between his public demeanor and his private anguish highlights how trauma can remain invisible to those around us, even during significant family occasions.The case has drawn attention to mental health support services for survivors and those grieving victims of the attacks, with mental health professionals warning of a potential mental health crisis among those affected by the massacre.

Source: Maariv — Original article in Hebrew.