The city of Tel Aviv, Israel is in shock after the horrific news that the body of missing woman Shannon Gabay was recently recovered. Mayor Ron Huldai issued a statement confirming that the badly decomposed body was found and has been identified as that of the missing woman. The statement expressed deep sorrow and expressed the Mayor and city’s support for the family and friends of Shannon Gabay.
Shani Gabay had been missing since December 13th when she left her home in Tel Aviv. She was last seen riding her bike around the city. Many searches for her were conducted around Tel Aviv, and social media campaigns were launched in an effort to spread the word about her disappearance.
The mayor’s statement expressed his condolences to the family, saying that though the news is bitter, the city supports the family in their time of grief and will do all that it can to ensure they have the resources and support that they need. He also said that the city would be investigating the incident to understand what happened and to ensure that justice is served.
The mayor sent a sentiment to the family, friends, and all Tel Aviv residents who knew and loved Shani stating, “As a father, I know the intense pain that parents and family go through when a loved one is lost. I hope that the family can find some peace amongst the kindness of our people, and that the love of our city will help us navigate through this difficult period.”
Shani Gabay’s family has asked for privacy while they deal with the painful news. The city of Tel Aviv stands united in the thoughts that are with the family during this difficult time.
