Sole Doctor in Kibbutz Be'eri Recounts 'Hell on Earth' During Oct. 7 Attack
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Captain Dr. B., the only doctor in Kibbutz Be'eri, described the "hell on earth" he experienced on October 7th. He arrived at the kibbutz after witnessing destruction in Sderot, encountering numerous bodies and widespread devastation. Dr. B. recounted treating a mother and daughter under fire, both of whom survived. He continues to be psychologically affected by the traumatic events of that day.
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- Captain Dr. B. described Kibbutz Be'eri on Oct. 7 as "hell on earth" with widespread death and destruction.
- He witnessed burnt-out cars with people inside and bodies of elderly women on sidewalks.
- Dr. B. treated a mother and daughter suffering from severe burns during the attack.
- The mother insisted he treat her daughter first, and both survived the ordeal.
- The doctor continues to experience psychological triggers from the traumatic events.
- He was dispatched to the Gaza border area after the attack began on Oct. 7.
Captain Dr. B., the sole doctor in Kibbutz Be'eri and a commander in the Military Medical School, described the horrific scenes he witnessed on October 7th, calling it "hell on earth." He was on the Golan Heights when the attack began and was dispatched south, arriving in the Gaza border area around 10:00 AM. As they approached, they encountered explosions and fires, and upon entering Sderot, the smell of smoke and widespread destruction became apparent. Upon arriving at Kibbutz Be'eri, Dr. B. described seeing a motorcyclist shot dead, buildings riddled with bullets, burnt-out cars with occupants inside, and elderly women's bodies on the sidewalk. He stated that "nothing can prepare you for this" and that "the world turned upside down." He recounted treating a mother and daughter with severe burns, caused by a gas balloon explosion, while under fire. The mother, also a doctor, insisted he treat her daughter first. Both survived and were evacuated to a hospital. Dr. B. continues to be haunted by the events, experiencing triggers from smells and sounds, and admits he is "still there" mentally, though he tries to channel the experiences positively.
