Yosep Genis, a brilliant mind in the field of technology, met a tragic fate at the Supernova music festival near Gaza. Known for his exceptional skills in computer programming, Yosep had always been ahead of his time. His sister, Hadas Genis, fondly recalls his early achievements, such as dismantling and reassembling a computer at the age of three. Little did they know that his talent would be cut short by a devastating event.
As Hadas struggled with a high-school assignment, Yosep offered to help. Despite her initial skepticism, he proved his abilities by successfully building a webpage for her. However, his Hebrew spelling mistakes added a humorous touch to the memory. This incident reflected Yosep’s extraordinary capabilities with computers.
At the age of 27, Yosep co-founded Firefly, a cloud asset management solution, which quickly gained recognition and success. Alongside his professional endeavors, Yosep also enjoyed attending dance festivals, often accompanied by his close friend Gal Navon. It was on the morning of October 7th that tragedy struck.
Yosep and Gal set out for the Supernova music festival, intending to revel in a few hours of joy before returning home to celebrate the Sabbath with their wives. However, their plans were abruptly disrupted when a Hamas missile targeted their car. Despite sustaining injuries, they managed to escape and seek refuge in one of the nearby bomb shelters.
During their time in the shelter, Yosep and Gal exchanged messages with their loved ones, assuring them of their safety. However, the situation quickly escalated as the sound of gunfire and terrified screams filled the air. It became evident that they were facing a dire threat from nearby attackers.
Videos captured by Hamas and shared on social media shed light on the harrowing events that unfolded. The attackers, after reaching the bomb shelters, threw hand grenades inside, followed by merciless gunfire. Hadas recounts conversations with a survivor who had witnessed the brutality in another shelter, where the terrorists ensured there were no survivors.
Tragically, Yosep’s life came to an end in one such shelter. His final message to his wife, expressing his love with a heart emoji, serves as a heartbreaking testament to the love he held for his family until his last breath.
The incident at the Supernova music festival highlights the ongoing tensions in the region, with Hamas rockets posing a constant threat to Israeli communities near Gaza. The attack not only claimed the lives of Yosep Genis and Gal Navon but also left a lasting impact on the survivors and their families.
Yosep’s untimely demise is a reminder of the immense talent and potential lost due to senseless violence. The tech community mourns the loss of a gifted individual who had so much more to contribute to the world of technology.
As investigations continue into the attack, it is crucial to address the underlying issues that perpetuate such violence. The international community must work towards finding a lasting solution to the conflict in the region, ensuring the safety and well-being of innocent lives like Yosep Genis, whose brilliance was tragically extinguished too soon.
