Couple Who Survived Hamas Attack on Simchat Torah Embark on Educational Mission to Mexico
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Michal and Rabbi Omri Alon, who survived a Hamas attack at the Zikim base on Simchat Torah three years ago, are now embarking on an educational mission to Mexico. The couple, who assisted wounded soldiers under fire during the attack where Michal was seriously injured, are continuing their commitment to service. They carry the memory of fallen soldiers, including lone soldier Neria Negari, killed during the assault.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Michal and Rabbi Omri Alon are leaving for an educational mission in Mexico three years after surviving a Hamas attack.
- The couple and their eight children were at the Zikim base on Simchat Torah when the Hamas assault began.
- Michal Alon was seriously injured by a terrorist while treating a wounded soldier.
- Lone soldier Neria Negari, who had interacted with the Alons earlier, was killed while helping evacuate a wounded female soldier.
- The Alons assisted wounded soldiers and children helped care for younger siblings during the attack.
Three years after surviving a brutal Hamas attack on Simchat Torah at the Zikim base, Michal and Rabbi Omri Alon, residents of Kochav Hashachar in the Benjamin region, are heading to Mexico for an educational mission. The couple, accompanied by their eight children, had arrived at the base to celebrate the holiday with soldiers when the assault began.
During the attack, the Alons assisted wounded soldiers under fire. Michal sustained serious injuries, but along with her husband, she continued to help treat the wounded. Their children also contributed by aiding the injured and caring for their younger siblings amidst the ongoing fighting.
Rabbi Alon recounted the moments of heroism and the soldiers who fought bravely. He recalled a conversation with lone soldier Rabbi Neria Negari, who was later killed during the attack while helping to evacuate a wounded female soldier. Michal, a nurse, was also shot at close range by a terrorist while treating the soldier but managed to return to the shelter and help stop the bleeding.
Michal described how the commanders' education and values were evident during the crisis, emphasizing their clear understanding of what was important and what they were willing to die for. The couple carries the memory of the fallen and the bonds formed during that holiday with them as they embark on their new mission in Mexico, continuing their path of giving and commitment to the Jewish people.
Their previous overseas mission was 18 years ago, and they had been contemplating their next one. This educational mission in Mexico represents a new chapter in their dedication to serving the community.
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