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Israel At War / Magen David Adom Response
By Yishai Mizrahi
Dear Friends,
This month has been
very difficult, as on the
morning of October 7th,
we all awoke to the horrors
of the Hamas attack. As of
the time of this writing, 1400
Israelis killed, with hundreds
more unidentified, 200 plus
kidnapped. We all have been
glued to the television sets, watching, crying and listening,
The 10 MDA Personnel who have lost their lives since the beginning of the war. everyone at the station admired
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checking on our families. The heroes of Magen David Adom her. She was eager to take on as many shifts as she could,
have been doing the same, working around the clock, and even when she had limited time. She was perfect. There is
running towards danger in order to care for the injured. simply no other word to describe her.”
Magen David Adom alone has lost over 10 personnel in the In his eulogy, Magen David Adom Director-General Eli Bin
line of duty working to save lives. expressed, “Yarin, your service at Magen David Adom went
I wanted to share with you one such story about an MDA beyond mere ideology or a mission. It was the way of life you
hero who tragically lost her life during this war. wholeheartedly embraced, driven by your love for our country
Hundreds of people, including volunteers and and everything it represents. Despite having every reason to
employees of the Magen David Adom ambulance service, boast about your achievements, you remained humble and
gathered on Sunday to accompany combat medic Sergeant down-to-earth, driven by an immense sense of pride.”
Yarin Peled, 20, on her final journey. Yarin tragically lost “From the moment you began volunteering at the
her life on October 7 during the battle of the Nahal Oz Ofakim station, we recognized the extraordinary person
outpost. Her mother, Tal, paid tribute to Yarin, highlighting within you. Your compassion, sensitivity and the sparkle
her superhero-like abilities and in your eyes, coupled with your unwavering dedication
dedication to saving lives. to help as much as possible, made you a remarkable and
Yarin’s family members were cherished volunteer. Your readiness to be there for others,
fortunate to be saved from the regardless of the day or time, positioned you as a role model
Hamas terrorist attack in Kibbutz and a leader. We can only lament the loss of an exceptional
Be’eri. Yarin herself had been paramedic and devoted caregiver.”
considered missing for a week “How does one encapsulate an entire lifetime?” her
after the infiltration of the base by mother eulogized. “Twenty years of magic, an incredible
dozens of terrorists. When her body girl with an enchanting smile and striking blue eyes. You
was recovered, a poignant letter know us well, our family, the strongest in the world. We
was discovered in her pants. In the will forge ahead, grow, stumble, shed tears and share
letter, Yarin expressed her wish for laughter. Together, we will persist and flourish. The day
Magen David Adom volunteers to after receiving the news of your fall in battle, the sun rose
attend her funeral wearing their and I turned to Dad with a question: ‘How can this be?’ In
organization’s uniform. that very moment, I made a solemn vow between you and
As a result, the military section me: I will find strength and take care of everyone here on
of the cemetery in Savyon was Earth, while you watch over us from above.”
filled with individuals dressed in “Do not worry, Idan is by our side, and we will always
the distinctive white Magen David stand by him. He is an integral part of our family, and we will
Adom uniforms, honoring Yarin’s not let him falter. I express immense gratitude to you, for it is
final request and paying their through you that we have encountered remarkable individuals
respects to her courageous service. who never abandon us, the friendships, the friends.”
Idan Kishinevski, a medic at “The team at Magen David Adom in Ofakim—your
Magen David Adom and Yarin’s family has instantaneously become our own. Thank you for
partner, shared, “We were together choosing us to be your parents. Rest in peace, our exquisite
for five years. She was always angel. Now, go forth and ascend like the sun, for you possess
by my side, no matter the hour wings to soar far and wide. Mom and Dad love you more
– she would be there. She was than anyone in the world and are immensely proud of you.”
a compassionate listener, and
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