Dr. Ido Lavi missed both of his kids' birthdays, but for a noble cause: He is at Israel's northern border treating those wounded in battle, putting his life on hold—and on the line—in the process.
The ongoing war has led to a surge in demand for medical professionals, and the ministry's Employment Division has played a crucial role in the rapid employment of these new immigrant doctors.
Dr. Yael Hefner: "This is what we train for, what we grew up with, and what we excel at—rescue and civil assistance are our top priorities."
Reich organized a group of five physicians who filled out Internet forms on the Health Ministry’s website so they could treat patients in hospitals here.
Dr. Bahar Sarhan treats three relatives injured by an anti-tank missile near the northern border: "Being calm by nature helped me in this situation."
Major R. fought Hamas terrorists last Saturday despite his own personal tragedy.
Dr. Tarek Abu Arar, a dedicated physician volunteering with the United Hatzalah, shares his harrowing experience after being shot and held hostage by Hamas.
Those with a valid license to practice medicine in Israel, the US, Canada, and the EU can sign up to volunteer.
The mission is expected to continue over the coming days with plans in place for the arrival of additional teams from other hospitals next week.
The medical delegation was sent on behalf of the Health Ministry to provide medical treatment to the hundreds of injured citizens.
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