Policeman Who Eliminated 13 Terrorists On Oct. 7 Takes His Own Life: 'A Hero In Silence'

Policeman Who Eliminated 13 Terrorists On Oct. 7 Takes His Own Life: 'A Hero In Silence'

JERUSALEM (VINnews) — St.-Sgt.-Maj. Igor Pivnev, a policeman who singlehandedly eliminated 13 terrorists on Oct. 7th while driving home to his village near the Gaza, unfortunately took his own life on Tuesday, leaving behind a grieving family and community. His funeral was held Wednesday evening in Ashkelon, as reported by the Jerusalem Post. Pivnev had […]

Israeli October 7 Hero Takes Own Life After Battling PTSD

First Sgt. Igor Pibenev, a 32-year-old Israeli police officer and father of three, who bravely confronted Hamas terrorists during the October 7, 2023, attacks, has tragically died by suicide. Pibenev’s actions on that day were credited with saving numerous lives, but he reportedly struggled with survivor’s guilt and post-traumatic stress disorder in the aftermath. On the morning of the attacks, Pibenev was at his police station in Hebron when he…

Hero police officer 'haunted' by Oct. 7th commits suicide

After saving his town from Hamas gunmen, Sgt. Igor Pibenev succumbed to the trauma he carried home. By Lauren Marcus, World Israel News Staff A policeman renowned for his bravery during the October 7th massacres died by suicide after suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, his widow announced on Wednesday. Sgt. Igor Pibenev, a police officer who killed 13 Hamas gunmen who invaded Israel during the terror onslaught, was buried in the Ashke…

October 7 hero who killed invading Hamas terrorists commits suicide

Sgt. Maj Igor Pivnev shared his story of heroism several times. But friends and family now believe he kept much of his pain to himself—until the emotional toll became too much.

Israeli Officer Who Claimed Killing 13 Resistance Fighters on October 7 Kills Himself - Quds News Network

Occupied Palestine (Quds News Network)- An Israeli officer who claimed to have killed 13 Palestinian resistance fighters on October 7 has killed himself, according to Haaretz. Major Igor Pibenev, 32, is the third Israeli officer to take his own life after the events of that day. He had been undergoing psychological treatment for trauma. The incident adds to growing scrutiny over the Israeli army’s actions on October 7, especially after reports …

Israel Police officer who fought Hamas on Oct. 7 commits suicide

Though the police officer was determined unfit to continue serving and released on leave, the National Security Ministry approved his ownership of a firearm. He is the third officer to commit suicide following their involvement in combat on Oct. 7