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Ultra-Orthodox Volunteers Saved My Life, Mossad Chief Told Me, Deri Says
United Hatzalah held a memorial and appreciation ceremony at its national headquarters in Jerusalem on Wednesday, marking three years since the October 7 attacks. The event honored hundreds of volunteers who served as first responders in the Gaza border region during the assault, saving the lives of numerous civilians and soldiers.
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What happened
- 01United Hatzalah held a memorial ceremony in Jerusalem on Wednesday to honor volunteers who responded to the October 7 attacks.
- 02Shas Chairman Rabbi Aryeh Deri stated that Mossad Director Roman Gofman told him that ultra-Orthodox volunteers saved his life after he was wounded.
- 03United Hatzalah President Eli Beer confirmed that volunteers rescued Roman Gofman while treating hundreds of wounded under heavy fire.
- 04The ceremony honored hundreds of first responders who entered the Gaza border region during the heavy assault.
- 05Former Health Minister MK Rabbi Uriel Buso, a volunteer EMT with the organization, attended the event in Jerusalem.
- 06United Hatzalah arranged a meeting between hostage families and philanthropist Dr. Miriam Adelson to aid hostage release efforts.
During the ceremony, Shas Chairman Rabbi Aryeh Deri and United Hatzalah President Eli Beer revealed that Mossad Director Roman Gofman was among those rescued by the organization's volunteers. Deri stated that Gofman personally told him that ultra-Orthodox volunteers saved his life on the battlefield after he was wounded. Beer recounted how volunteers ran directly into the fire to treat hundreds of wounded individuals when no other civilian entities could enter the area.
The event was attended by several public figures, including former Health Minister MK Rabbi Uriel Buso, who is himself a volunteer emergency medical technician with the organization. Additionally, United Hatzalah facilitated a meeting between the families of hostages held by Hamas and philanthropist Dr. Miriam Adelson to support efforts aimed at securing the return of the hostages.
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