Detective Recounts Daring Rescue of Mossad Chief Under Fire on October 7
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Detective Adir Levy detailed his experience rescuing Mossad chief Roman Gofman during heavy fighting on October 7th. Levy provided critical first aid under fire and transported Gofman to safety before returning to assist other officers.
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- Detective Adir Levy rescued Mossad chief Roman Gofman under heavy fire on October 7th.
- Levy provided immediate medical aid, including a tourniquet, to the wounded Gofman.
- He transported Gofman to safety in his vehicle and then to a medic.
- Levy returned to the combat zone to aid other officers.
- The detective described the infiltration from Gaza as exceeding expectations.
Detective Adir Levy of the Netivot station recounted the intense battle and subsequent rescue of Mossad chief Roman Gofman during the October 7th attacks. Levy, who was a detective at the time and lived in Ashkelon, described receiving an early morning call to report for duty amidst the initial alarms. He was heading towards Netivot when he encountered other officers near the Givati junction and learned of a terrorist threat near Sapir College.
After an unsuccessful search for a specific terrorist, Levy and his team continued their journey, receiving a video of terrorists firing on a police car in Sderot. While en route, Levy realized his team had left him, and he soon came under heavy fire near the Negev gate. He described being pinned down, with limited ammunition, and witnessing wounded soldiers nearby. He then recognized the injured soldier as a brigadier general, realizing the gravity of the situation.
Levy began treating Gofman, who was bleeding profusely, using a tourniquet provided by another officer. Despite ongoing gunfire, Levy managed to get Gofman into his vehicle with the help of other officers. He then encountered an United Hatzalah medic and, after blocking the medic's vehicle with his own, transferred Gofman for further medical attention. During the drive, Levy attempted to keep Gofman conscious and aware of the ongoing danger.
After ensuring Gofman was receiving care, Levy decided to return to assist the other officers still engaged in combat. He reflected on the scale of the infiltration from Gaza, noting that while they had trained for such scenarios, the reality far exceeded their expectations. Levy also mentioned attempting to contact his wife, who did not answer, and then his neighbor, warning them about the unfolding events.