A special documentary project sharing the firsthand accounts of seven IDF paramedics who found themselves at the heart of the events of October 7. In their own words, they share their experiences of treating the wounded, saving lives under extreme circumstances, and facing the realities of that day.
Elad Ariely
Gony Palti
Shahar Yurman
Elad recounts the fighting in Kibbutz Be’eri, the wounded, and the exhaustion and emotional numbness that set in after more than 20 hours of combat and treating the injured.
With terrorists and gunfire just outside, Noam describes the helplessness of being trapped inside a bomb shelter on October 7, knowing wounded soldiers nearby needed her but being unable to reach them.
Ziv commanded IDF Paramedic Course 42, whose trainees found themselves trapped in Kibbutz Sufa on October 7. As a paramedic and a commander, his responsibility that day was divided.
Serving with the Caracal Battalion, Arielle faced an impossible question in the midst of a mass-casualty situation: How do you reach everyone who needs you?
On October 7, Y. faced the reality of providing medical care in the midst of active fighting, where the roles of paramedic and combat soldier became one.
During the October 7 attacks, Eylon provided care at the Nachal Oz outpost using whatever resources he had available.
Gaya gives us a glimpse into Kfar Aza through her experience as a female paramedic.
IDF Paramedic Course 39
Elad recounts the fighting in Kibbutz Be’eri, the wounded, and the exhaustion and emotional numbness that set in after more than 20 hours of combat and treating the injured.
IDF Paramedic Course 41
With terrorists and gunfire just outside, Noam describes the helplessness of being trapped inside a bomb shelter on October 7, knowing wounded soldiers nearby needed her but being unable to reach them.
IDF Paramedic Course 39
Ziv commanded IDF Paramedic Course 42, whose trainees found themselves trapped in Kibbutz Sufa on October 7. As a paramedic and a commander, his responsibility that day was divided.
IDF Paramedic Course 39
Serving with the Caracal Battalion, Arielle faced an impossible question in the midst of a mass-casualty situation: How do you reach everyone who needs you?
IDF Paramedic Course 40
On October 7, Y. faced the reality of providing medical care in the midst of active fighting, where the roles of paramedic and combat soldier became one.
IDF Paramedic Course 41
During the October 7 attacks, Eylon provided care at the Nachal Oz outpost using whatever resources he had available.
IDF Paramedic Course 41
Gaya gives us a glimpse into Kfar Aza through her experience as a female paramedic.
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