Someone passing the vehicle of a Breslov chossid from Petach Tikvah which was near Ariel in Shomron noticed the occupant did not appear to be okay. This was after midnight during the night between Sunday and Monday, 7 Nissan. EMS was summoned and the man, who is described as a father of three in his 40s was found dead in the vehicle.

Resuscitation was attempted but at some point the patient was pronounced dead. Because of the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death the body was taken to the Abu Kabir Forensic Institute. On Monday, 7 Nissan it was reported that officials were trying to determine if they will be satisfied with an external autopsy or seek to conduct an invasive one. Police are of course involved in the matter. No additional information is available at this time.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)