Heartbreaking Footage Shows Father's Reunion With Wounded Son on Oct. 7
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
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- Hospital footage captures father's emotional reunion with wounded son on Oct. 7.
- Noam, a 23-year-old Golani fighter, was severely injured in battle.
- His father, Avraham, saw him on a stretcher at Soroka Hospital.
- Doctors confirmed Noam was alive, though facing amputation.
Security footage from Soroka Hospital in Be'er Sheva has revealed the intense moments of the first day of the October 7th Hamas attacks, as seen through the eyes of the medical staff. The video captures the chaotic scene within the hospital, with corridors constantly filled with wounded soldiers. Among them was Noam, a 23-year-old Golani fighter, who was rushed in with a severely injured and bleeding left leg. Noam sustained his injury during a battle at the Magen Alumim base.
As Noam was being transported on a stretcher, his father, Avraham, happened to be in the hospital corridor. Until that moment, Avraham had no knowledge of his son's fate amidst the unfolding disaster. The hospital's security cameras documented the emotional encounter: Avraham recognized his son on the stretcher, ran to him, and managed to give him a quick kiss of love and concern before medical teams continued to rush Noam forward.
Avraham accompanied Noam to the entrance of the trauma room, where he was met by Dr. Uri Galanta, Director of the Internal Intensive Care Unit. Outside the trauma room, family members gathered, anxiously awaiting any news. Dr. Galanta recalled the morning's events, stating, "I remember how much hope there was that perhaps the leg could be saved." He continued, "Very quickly, the understanding and the great heartbreak for the family came regarding what was going to happen to their child. On the other hand, there was our attempt to put things in perspective and tell them: he is alive. He will live without a leg, but he is alive."