Operation Olive Grove Update

On October 7th, the world witnessed unspeakable atrocities as Hamas terrorists launched a brutal attack on Israel, murdering over 1,200 innocent people and kidnapping more than 250 others. The horrors of that day left an indelible mark on families across the nation, and among the many heartbreaking stories is that of the Bibas family.

After 484 days in captivity by Hamas, Yarden Bibas, and Ofer Kalderon were released and flown to safety.
Upon arrival, they were placed in the white military ICU ambulance, shown on the right side of the photo, and transported to a hospital.
This wasn’t just any ambulance, it was one of the three military units that your prayers and offerings helped provide for Israel and her people in need.

Thanks to your prayers and generosity, we have already placed twelve Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU) ambulances into service across Israel.
Israel’s Magen David Adom (MDA), their version of our Red Cross, uses these medical vehicles to tend to emergency events from terrorist attacks, and even births of newborns.
These ambulances are often referred to as “hospitals on wheels” due to the lifesaving emergency care they provide.
Each medical vehicle can save up to 10,000 or more lives throughout its long service.
Recently, many Jewish people were violently attacked without reason after leaving a soccer game in Amsterdam.

Five people were sent to the hospital, 20 to 30 suffered minor injuries, and several more were harassed.