Shoshana Strock, the 40-year-old daughter of Israeli Minister of Settlement and National Missions Orit Strock, was found dead in her home in the northern Israeli town of Peki'in on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Police and medical responders were called to the scene in the morning.
Authorities have opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. Initial reports from Israeli media, citing police sources, indicate no signs of violence were found at the scene, suggesting the possibility of a medical incident or other natural cause.
Orit Strock, a member of the Religious Zionist Party, confirmed the death in a public statement, requesting privacy for the family during this difficult time. The family is sitting shiva, the traditional Jewish mourning period.
The incident has drawn public condolences from across the Israeli political spectrum. Further details are pending the completion of the police investigation and an official autopsy report.
