The Late Shai Regev and Nir Forti’s Families Face Financial Reckoning After Tragic Murders
The families of the late Shai Regev, former Maariv editor, and her partner, Nir Forti, have been thrust into a financial dispute with the owner of the apartment where the couple lived before their tragic murders at the Nova party in Ra’i.
According to correspondence and recordings obtained by Maariv, the families are being asked to pay for a few days of consumption in the apartment. The demands also include compensation for small items that were allegedly missing from the apartment, such as a peeler opener and a cutting board.
In a poignant Facebook post, Shai’s sister, Nitzan, expressed her family’s pain and frustration with the lack of consideration during their time of mourning. She accused the owner of the apartment of cashing Nir’s check the day after his burial without informing the family. She also described disparaging speech and demands for additional payment, despite the tragic circumstances.
Another family member, Shay’s aunt, also shared her disappointment, expressing that the owner made demands for payment and additional compensation for missing items, such as a can opener and a pasta pot, in the midst of their grief.
Despite the backlash, the owner of the apartment claimed to have acted fairly and in accordance with an agreement made with the family. He apologized for any mistakes in judgment and expressed sympathy for the family’s loss.
The situation has highlighted the insensitivity and lack of compassion shown by the owner of the apartment during a time of great sorrow for the families involved. It serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of empathy and understanding in the face of tragedy.