Couple Recounts Harrowing Rescue and Recovery After Oct. 7 Attack
Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
A former Border Police officer, Yamit, and her husband, Commander M, recounted her miraculous survival after being shot and left for dead during the October 7 Nova festival attack. Her husband rescued her under fire, and despite severe injuries, she survived after four hours, leading to a long recovery. The ordeal has strengthened their bond and led to significant family adjustments, with their children becoming more independent.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Former Border Police officer Yamit survived four hours wounded after being shot on Oct. 7.
- Her husband, Commander M, rescued her under fire from the Nova festival attack site.
- Doctors stated Yamit's survival was a miracle due to the severity of her injuries.
- She underwent extensive surgeries and rehabilitation, transitioning to dependence on her husband.
- The couple's children matured and took on more responsibility to support their mother.
- The traumatic experience has deepened their relationship and appreciation for shared time.
A former Border Police officer, Yamit, survived for four hours after being shot in the thigh and back during the Nova music festival massacre on October 7, 2023, lying wounded under a bush. Her husband, Commander M, an officer in the Border Police's undercover unit, arrived under fire with backup to rescue her. In a joint interview, the couple recounted the events of that fateful day, describing it as a miracle.
Yamit described the battle scene and minutes of terror, attributing her survival to divine intervention. The swift evacuation and locating of a medic on site led to a race against time to reach the hospital, which ended in a medical miracle. "The doctor said, 'If she had arrived a few minutes later, there would have been no one left to save,'" M recalled, noting that losing so much blood for four hours was a miracle in itself.
The dramatic rescue initiated a complex and lengthy rehabilitation process for Yamit, who underwent multiple surgeries and hospitalizations due to her severe leg injury. She described the difficult transition from an independent fighter to complete dependence on her husband, who juggled his intensive operational duties with her care. The ordeal also deeply affected their family, with their children maturing quickly and taking on more responsibility at home to support their injured mother.
Despite the challenges, the couple maintains a sense of humor and has found renewed appreciation for their time together, engaging in activities like training, trips, and motorcycle riding. "We try to make the most of our time together because it's not a given," M explained. Yamit expressed that their love has deepened through the experience, stating, "I can say I chose correctly. Absolutely. All the myths about the knight on a horse pale in comparison. For me, it's real, a knight on a Savannah."
