Tragic Loss: Brandeis Professor's Family Killed Shielding Son from Hamas Gunmen

The daughter and son-in-law of a Brandeis University professor were tragically killed while shielding their teenage son from Hamas gunmen who invaded their home in Israel. Ilan Troen, the professor, confirmed that his daughter and son-in-law sacrificed their lives to save their son, who survived but was injured. Heartfelt tributes poured in for the couple, with friends describing them as loving and kind. Brandeis University expressed condolences and condemned the terrorist attack. The professor had recently retired and moved back to Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared a long and difficult war against Hamas in response to the attack.