Gratitude• "there is no place in the world where a traffic cop becomes counter-terrorism"

Sergeant Major Zidane Seif, traffic cop who risked his life to save lives and was killed in a synagogue in Jerusalem, was brought today to rest in the cemetery of Jatt Yanuh. Seif, 30 is survived by his wife, baby, parents and five brothers.

Seif joined the Israel Police in April 2011 and served as a scout in the Jerusalem District. After his death, he was promoted to Sergeant Major.

Thousands attend his funeral. The Seif family, President Reuven Rivlin, Public Security Minister Yitzhak Aharonovitch Inspector General Police Commissioner Yohanan Danino, Druze notables, officers, commanders, soldiers and policemen took part in the funeral.

A group of residents of Har Nof came and attended the funeral. Another group of young ultra-Orthodox Haredim arrived. "He defended his body on fellow worshipers, let's show him gratitude and sanctifying God's name," they said.

Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Rubin turned to the family of Sergeant Major Zidane and said: "We have come to be with you and cry with you.
Zidane showed great courage, stood as a bulwark with his body and saved many lives. His dedication and determination will be a symbol for the Druze community and the Jewish people.

MK Eli Yishai eulogized Seif: "Zidane you sacrificed yourself proof of daring heroism and courage, and with force you prevented further killing and thus saved lives. Maran Hgr"o Yosef ruled that security forces killed in defense of Israel has to say prayer in the synagogue for your soul, as is customary for the Righteous. The entire Jewish people are with your family, and your name is engraved in our hearts forever. "

District Commander turned to the family of the late Sergeant Major Seif and promised the support and assistance of the Jerusalem District "Jerusalem police continue to see you an integral part of our family. Your grief is our grief and sorrow."

Hatzalah volunteers also arrived at the funeral of Zidane Seif, who was killed in the terrorist attack in Jerusalem yesterday.

Branch Manager of Hatzalah Yedidya Hazan: "Dear Seif defended his body on the synagogue worshiper's courageous act requires us all to learn from him and honor him. We are all together in this difficult struggle against terrorism. We felt a strong need to arrived at the funeral". Commissioner eulogized him and said: "Zidane entered the heart of the murderous hell, without fear, without fear and boldly. He risked himself for the security of Israeli citizens. Activities of Zidane and his friends saved the day. Quick response and professional, avoiding other killing malicious intentions of terrorists to extend the attack were cut.

Yoel, a resident of Har Nof told Behadrey Haredim this morning: "Seif was righteous, minimum of gratitude to the one who defended the worshipers of the neighborhood and risked his life – to attend his funeral. He gave us his soul, and then we are allowed to provide some hours and comfort the family. "

Yoel adds that he asked one of the rabbis of the neighborhood who encouraged him to do so: "Rabbi also told me that by Jewish law Seif is considered Righteous among the Nations he is ranked high and sacred. We will go to the funeral along with a few neighbors, and then go to pray the graves of the tzaddikim in the north," he finished.

The same Sgr"a Elad Zuriel Crispell: "Saif was killed, that he ran to save the person who was inside when the rest of the officers took cover, to me he would continue to face massacre and he got the balls instead of Jews. Who was killed defending the Jews is the temple of God's name, so I felt it was to get to the funeral.

The bus will depart at 12 from Binyanei Hauma, "says initiative of the transportation, Ariella Sternbuch from Betar Illit." I saw his picture with his daughter and thought we must attane the funeral of the one who devoted his life for the people of Israel, "she says." There were also those who had heard about the initiative and agreed and asked to contribute the shuttle. "Among the several donors are haredim and Brigadier General Erez Eshel.

Jerusalem District Commander, Major General Moshe (Chico) Edery, eulogized the late Sergeant Major Seif who worked as a scout in the Jerusalem district: "There is no police force in the world, where a traffic cop is required within a split second to be a skilled fighter against terrorism, and you did so."

"You have chosen to serve in your role as a traffic policeman, a life-saving role and in your last moments you saved lives of civilians and members of the unit, without the least hesitation, self-sacrifice, and courage worthy of all praise."

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