Attendees were deeply moved by firsthand accounts from IDF soldiers who were wounded while bravely defending Israel from the brutal Hamas massacre on October 7.
Approximately 80 rockets crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory, targeting Haifa and its bayside suburbs, according to an IDF update.
"I tried to understand the circumstances of the shooting. No one was aware at that point that terrorists had infiltrated and had launched a killing spree."
According to the division’s data, 93% of the wounded are men, 66% are reservists, and 51% are between the ages of 18 and 30.
Out of the nearly 3,000 people, 1,969 were evacuated for further treatment at hospitals, including 286 who fainted, became dehydrated, or felt unwell due to fasting.
Patients suffering from anxiety are being treated at the scene, an MDA spokesperson said.
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"Dr. Tal Weissbach was injured at a protest in Jerusalem after the spray from a water cannon hit her in the eye while she was identifiable as a medical professional," protest organizers said.
These quick turnaround times not only help the patients, but lower risk to the ground forces and evacuation forces, as well as help the soldiers preoccupied with the injured get back to the fight.
The 73-year-old man had to have his urethra removed after doctors removed the batteries from his penis.