Miraculous Escape as Rocket Fails to Detonate at Hospital Entrance
The northern city of Safed witnessed a flagrant offensive as Hezbollah launched rockets last Thursday, with one striking alarmingly close to the Ziv Medical Center. In a brazen attack that threatens the accord of the region, the rocket landing near the hospital’s entrance has fortunately not resulted in casualties thanks to its failure to detonate.
Why It Matters
Israel stands ever vigilant amidst persistent threats, and this latest assault on a medical institution bears testament to Hezbollah’s disregard for civilian life and international norms. The narrowly-avoided calamity inches close to humanitarian disaster, spotlighting the ongoing exposure of Israeli civilians and essential infrastructure to intolerable risk.
Dr. Salman Zarka Praises Security Team
Dr. Salman Zarka, Director of Ziv Medical Center, expressed prodigious relief at the outcome. “We are very lucky here. The missile did not explode. Otherwise, there could have been an incident with many casualties,” Zarka said, commending the stellar response of the security personnel in their effective crisis management and providing appreciation for their actions under pressure.
Incident Details
A testament to the commendable coordination under duress, the security guard’s footage manifests the aid provided to civilians during the attack, as they hustled individuals to safety — including a mother and child from an exposed vehicle. The rapid action rendered a potentially tragic scenario into one where the fortitude and preparedness of Israel’s emergency services shone through.
A Note of Sorrow for Lost Life
Despite the relief at the hospital, the same strike regrettably claimed the life of 20-year-old Staff-Sergeant Omer Sarah Benjo of the 869th Battalion from Ge’a. Additionally, sufferings extended to ten other injured soldiers, marking a sorrowful day that underscores the severity of such hostilities.
Looking Forward
These relentless threats underscore the obligation of the international community to recognize Israel’s inherent right to safeguard its citizens. Resilience perceivable through the fabric of life in the region, as elsewhere in the aftermath of such attempts to destabilize, energizes a nation bound by an ethic of perseverance and solidarity.
This story was first published on jpost.com.