Katima, Maher

Ben Hadiya and Na’aman, was born in the village of Yanuh on January 1, 1975, the second of the nine children of the family, who is a member of the Druze community. Maher studied at the elementary school in his native village and at the Merkaz Hagalil High School where he graduated with high grades and a full matriculation certificate. Maher was active in the field of sports and was an assistant coach for Hapoel in the village. He also devoted hours to public work. Upon completion of his studies he was accepted to the academic reserve at the University of Haifa. Maher completed a preparatory year at the university, but the economic situation in the family prevented him from continuing his studies. He was forced to stop his studies and enlist in regular service. Maher joined the IDF in late October 1993, and after completing basic training, he was recruited to serve in the Hashomer Hashomer reserve in Ilaniya. “In my interview with him on the kibbutz, I encountered a physically healthy soldier with a broad education, who is willing to do anything to sign a permanent order under any conditions and is ready to go to an officer’s course because of his data,” he wrote. From him and from his will, especially when he is a member of the Druze community. ” In May 1998, Maher joined the ranks of the career army in maintenance of Military Police Training Base 13. In coordination with his commanders, Maher continued his evening studies of television and video technicians at the College of Service Technicians in Haifa, which he began before his enlistment, where everyone recognized him as a beloved student. 1.9.1998 On his way to the base after a happy vacation, St.-Sgt Maher boarded a lift from the village towards Nahariya. On the way, near the Oshrat junction, there was a road accident. Maher and the driver of the car he was traveling in were killed on the spot. He was twenty-three years old when he fell. He was laid to rest in the family cemetery in the village of Yanuh. Survived by his parents and eight brothers and sisters – Bhagat, Saher, Naal, Bahajah, Akmal, Rana, Afifah and ‘Azzat. Maj. Eyal, Maher’s direct commander, writes about him: “Maher functioned perfectly, without disciplinary problems, and served as a personal example to his soldiers. He had excellent human relations and did his job in the best possible way. He loved the army very much and this was expressed in the way he worked. Was highly motivated to succeed in the army, to advance and contribute. “