Nova Festival Hero's Pickup Truck Donated to Heritage Ministry

The pickup truck belonging to Oz Davidian, hailed as a hero of the Nova music festival, has been transferred to the Ministry of Heritage for a museum exhibit. Davidian used the vehicle on October 7, 2023, to rescue 128 people under fire during the Hamas attack. The decision to preserve the truck was made by Minister of Heritage Amichai Eliyahu as part of an initiative to commemorate rescue stories.

On the morning of October 7, Davidian drove his pickup to the festival site, which was attacked by terrorists. Despite heavy gunfire, he made multiple trips into the dangerous area, evacuating 120 civilians and eight soldiers to safety. The truck sustained significant damage from bullets and collisions during these rescue missions but continued to operate, facilitating the completion of the evacuation.

Davidian stated, "On October 7, I drove my pickup to the Nova festival and under fire managed to save 120 young people and eight soldiers." The vehicle will now be a part of a national program dedicated to preserving the memory of the tragic events and the heroism displayed. It is intended to serve as a historical testament to the events of that day.