Liv, on the first day of first grade • The Police Commissioner, accompanied the daughter of the late Sgt. Vadim Blich to school

(haipo) – The opening of the 2017 school year was accompanied this morning by a particularly moving moment in Kiryat Motzkin: Police Commissioner, Lt. Col. Danny Levy, arrived at the "Yitzhak Navon" school and accompanied Liv Blich, daughter of the late Lt. Col. Vedim Blich, who fell in battle at Kibbutz Be'eri on October 7, on her way to her first day in first grade. Along with family members, senior police officials and Blich's friends from the MTA unit were also present.

The Commissioner is with the family on this emotional day ► Watch

Police Chief Danny Levy arrived at the school this morning with Liv's mother, Ortal, her sister Mia, who is entering fifth grade, and other family members. The Commissioner accompanied Liv on her first steps to the school gate, a symbolic moment that expresses the deep connection between the police and the families of the fallen.

Lt. Gen. Vadim Blich, deceased: a warrior and commander who fell in battle

The late Lieutenant Colonel Vadim Blich, a company commander in the 1941-42 Infantry Regiment, fell at the age of 39 in a heroic battle at Kibbutz Be'eri during the October 7th Offensive. He left behind a mother, wife, and three children. His friends and commanders continue to accompany his family and preserve his legacy.

Police presence: Coastal District, METPA Unit and welfare agencies

Alongside the Commissioner, the Coastal District Commander, Chief Yechiel Bohdana, representatives of the MATPA unit, personnel from the Manpower Development and Retention Division, and welfare officials from the Human Resources Division also arrived - all came to strengthen the family on this special day.

The Commissioner: "There is no place for violence in schools"

Commissioner Levy congratulated Liv and all Israeli students on the start of the year: "I wish Liv and all Israeli students a successful, safe and accomplished school year, and I support the educators who carry out an important mission every day. There is no place for violence in and around schools. The Israel Police will operate throughout the school year for the safety and well-being of students and education staff."