Paramedics Recount Harrowing Heroism Under Fire on October 7
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- Paramedics recount bravery and trauma from October 7 attack.
- Film "6:29" features testimonies of United Hatzalah volunteers.
- Volunteers entered active combat zones to save lives.
- Witnesses describe horrific scenes and civilian deaths.
- The psychological impact of the events continues.
A new film, "6:29," is releasing personal testimonies from United Hatzalah volunteers who rushed into combat zones on October 7 to save lives amidst the Hamas terror attack. The first episode features the harrowing accounts of Giti Bir and Liyad Ohana, who witnessed horrific scenes and made the dramatic decision to enter dangerous areas where terrorists were still active.
Bir, along with her family who are also United Hatzalah volunteers, described the immense difficulty of treating critically wounded civilians who died in their arms. Ohana recounted leaving his wife with a stark warning, "You don't open the door for anyone," as he departed to join the rescue efforts, understanding the immediate danger to their home.
The film revisits the intense hours of the massacre and the volunteers' determination to save lives despite the grave risks. Through their testimonies and those of other volunteers, "6:29" explores the profound trauma these medical responders experienced, which continues to affect them long after they returned home. The volunteers risked their lives to aid civilians during the unprecedented attack.
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