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Officer Recounts Harrowing Rescue of Children and His Own Injury on Oct. 7
Sergeant Major Rami Cohen recounted his experience on October 7th, rescuing two children orphaned by Hamas terrorists and sustaining severe injuries himself. He returned to the Sderot police station three years later, detailing the battle and the approximately 200 shrapnel fragments still in his body.
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What happened
- 01Sergeant Major Rami Cohen was severely injured on October 7th while rescuing two orphaned children in Sderot.
- 02Approximately 200 shrapnel fragments remain in Cohen's body, requiring ongoing medical treatment.
- 03Cohen returned to police duty despite his injuries and having passed retirement age.
- 04He described the police station as a focal point of intense fighting against 26 Hamas terrorists.
- 05Cohen emphasized the bravery of police officers who acted as first responders, preventing further civilian casualties.
- 06The rescued children's question, 'Are you from Israel?', has become a lasting memory for Cohen.
Despite his injuries and past retirement age, Cohen has returned to police work to honor fallen officers and express national resilience. The incident highlights the bravery of first responders and the ongoing recovery of Sderot.
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