The family of Sgt.-Maj. Sivan Weil, an IDF soldier from Commando Brigade’s Egoz unit who died on Sunday from his injuries obtained in an attack in Gaza, donated his organs to save the lives of five critically ill Israelis.
His parents stated that this “donation helped to perpetuate the memory of our angel.” They continued, “Sivan was exceptionally strong with a heart of gold.
He saved many people’s lives during his military service. We hope his organ donation will continue saving people’s lives."
Sivan had a 'heart of gold'
At the start of the week, Sivan’s heart was transplanted to a 45-year-old patient suffering from kidney failure, and his lungs were transplanted to a 40-year-old patient suffering from liver failure.
Other organ donations included one of his kidneys, which was transplanted to a 66-year-old patient, and a kidney, as well as a heart valve, which was transplanted to a 48-year-old patient.
Weil was initially hospitalized in critical condition following an RPG attack in Khan Younis on Friday but succumbed to his injuries on Sunday.