Norelle Manzuri, twenty-five, and her sister Roya Manzuri, twenty-two, dual US-Israeli citizens from Hod Hasharon, were murdered by Hamas terrorists at the Supernova music festival on October seventh.
Roya’s body was found first and she was buried on October twelfth, while the family held out hope that Norelle might be found alive and thought she may have been kidnapped. A few days later, Norelle’s body was also located, and she was laid to rest on October fifteenth.
They are survived by their parents, Menashe and Sigal, and their younger brother Shai. Norelle’s boyfriend, Amit Cohen, was also at the rave and murdered alongside them.
Both sisters were born in Los Angeles and attended the Temple Israel of Hollywood Jewish day school before moving to Israel.
“They’re just the most lovable people. They come into a room and make everybody happy,” said their friend Noa, who had been with them at the party, in an interview with NBC News.
While sitting shiva for Roya and still waiting for news about Norelle, their parents participated in a Zoom meeting with US President Joe Biden. During the call, they received a knock on the door informing them that Norelle had also been killed.
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