20,000 Maccabi fans attend 1st Sgt. Sean Carmeli’s funeral
1st Sgt. Sean Carmeli migrated to Israel from the US to join the Israeli army. He died in combat with Hamas in Gaza. He was an ardent fan of the Maccabi soccer team. His parents who arrived for his funeral from Texas were joined by 20,000 Maccabi fans, who came to pay tribute to the young volunteer soldier’s bravery and dedication.