Dafna Meir 39 year old Mother of 6 Murdered by Arab Savage in her home in front of her children

Dafna Meir 39 year old Mother of six who worked as a nurse at the Soroka University Medical Center in Beersheba, was murdered in her home on Sunday evening in the West Bank settlement of Otniel with her children in the house, according to reports by the family's neighbors and friends. 

The Meir children range from 17 to six years of age. 

According to an initial security assessment, the terrorist entered Otniel, snuck into Meir's house, and stabbed her to death before fleeing the scene.  

Dafna a"h with her Husband 

"We share in mourning the loss of the family of Dafna Meir who was murdered tonight in the settlement of Otniel," said the Saroka University Medical Center in a statement. "Dafna worked as a nurse in the Department of Neurosurgery at the hospital. She was a treasured and professional nurse and was beloved by her peers and patients."

"Giving to others was a part of both her personal and professional life," added the statement. 

Security forces have set up a large scale search for the escaped terrorist.