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Itzkovitz Family Murder
- Eliahu Itzkovitz, a Jewish boy living in Kishinev, witnessed his family's brutal murder by a Romanian guard named Stenesku.
- This traumatic event fueled Itzkovitz's lifelong quest for revenge against Stenesku.
Itzkovitz's Quest for Revenge
- After the liberation of Romania, Itzkovitz searched for Stenesku, eventually learning of his escape to West Germany and subsequent enlistment in the French Foreign Legion.
- Itzkovitz killed Stenesku's son in a violent confrontation, leading to his imprisonment.
Joining the Legion
- Itzkovitz emigrated to Israel, joined the Israeli Defense Force, and then deserted to enlist in the French Foreign Legion.
- He aimed to track down Stenesku, who was rumored to be fighting in Indochina.