JERUSALEM – As Israel continues to recuperate from the lethal Hamas assaults of October 2023, Samaritan’s Purse is stepping in to assist.
The Christian aid group has now given 20 ambulances to Magen David Adom, Israel’s nationwide emergency medical service. A complete of 42 are deliberate, with 28 being armored to deal with assaults.
At a ceremony outdoors the Tower of David in Jerusalem, Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse, devoted the most recent ambulance alongside former Governor Mike Huckabee, MDA leaders, and Israeli terror survivors.
The ambulance is provided with a cell intensive care unit and may function beneath fireplace.
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Franklin Graham (heart), president of Samaritan’s Purse, stands with Ambassador Mike Huckabee (left) and MDA Director Normal Eli Bin (proper) in entrance of the newly devoted armored ambulance on the Tower of David in Jerusalem.
The funds for the car got here from Pastor Greg Laurie and his church, Harvest Christian Fellowship. Laurie informed these gathered, “We need to say as Christians that we stand with Israel. You’re not alone.”
Franklin Graham learn from the Bible, saying that Abraham was like a primary responder when he rescued his nephew Lot.
“Abraham was the MDA of his technology,” Graham mentioned. He additionally took time to talk immediately to a few ladies who had misplaced family members or had been held hostage by Hamas. One in every of them, Karina Engel, shared her emotional story.
Engel’s husband, Ronen, was killed defending their dwelling, and he or she and her two daughters had been kidnapped and brought to Gaza. They had been held for 52 days earlier than being launched. Ronen’s physique remains to be being held by Hamas.
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Franklin Graham embraces Karina Engel, a hostage survivor, throughout an emotional second on the ambulance dedication ceremony in Jerusalem. Engel’s husband was killed within the October 2023 Hamas assaults. (Shealah Craighead through Samaritan’s Purse)
Karina informed the group {that a} Samaritan’s Purse ambulance, devoted in her husband’s reminiscence, is now stationed close to their dwelling.
“Each morning once I go away for work, I say ‘good morning’ to Ronen,” she mentioned by tears. She then positioned a yellow ribbon on Graham’s jacket, honoring these nonetheless held hostage.
Mike Huckabee spoke on the ceremony and mentioned the necessity for an armored ambulance exhibits how severe the risk nonetheless is. “That is an event caused due to struggling,” he mentioned.
“Thank God for Samaritan’s Purse, Harvest Christian Fellowship, and the individuals who danger their lives to assist others.”
Magen David Adom leaders praised the donation. Director Normal Eli Bin mentioned the ambulance “will grow to be a part of our fashionable protection” and known as it an emblem of “kindness and safety.”
Franklin Graham stands beside the open rear doorways of the brand new armored ambulance in Jerusalem. The car is provided with a cell intensive care unit. (Shealah Craighead through Samaritan’s Purse)
Gilad Erdan, international president of MDA, mentioned Samaritan’s Purse “got here to Israel’s help in its time of biggest want.”
Edward Graham, a army veteran and Franklin Graham’s son, mentioned in an announcement that he has seen the worth of fast medical assist in fight zones.
“We do that as a result of God loves Israel,” he mentioned. “We pray this tools will save lives and convey glory to God.”
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The ambulance carries a Bible verse from Jeremiah 29:11 on its facet: “For I do know the ideas that I feel towards you, says the Lord, ideas of peace and never of evil, to provide you a future and a hope.”
The ceremony was held throughout Shavuot, the Jewish vacation that marks the giving of the Torah.
Twenty-two extra armored ambulances are being constructed and are anticipated to reach by the top of the 12 months. Samaritan’s Purse says its work will proceed so long as there’s a want.
