(PHOTO: Muslim Waqf personnel and Israeli border police
assist a collapsed woman at the Tomb of Machpela. Credit: Border
Police spokesman.)
assist a collapsed woman at the Tomb of Machpela. Credit: Border
Police spokesman.)
While praying at the Tomb of Machpela’s Hall of Isaac, a young Arab woman
lost consciousness and was revived by an Israeli Border Police medic.
A Border Police spokesman said that immediately after the woman collapsed, a
representative of the Islamic Waqf, which runs the Muslim side of the Machpela complex,
asked the Border Police for assistance.
lost consciousness and was revived by an Israeli Border Police medic.
A Border Police spokesman said that immediately after the woman collapsed, a
representative of the Islamic Waqf, which runs the Muslim side of the Machpela complex,
asked the Border Police for assistance.
The medic gave the woman initial medical care, including opening the airway,
checking vital signs and bringing her back to consciousness, reported Israel National
News.
checking vital signs and bringing her back to consciousness, reported Israel National
News.
The Red Crescent, the Muslim version of the Red Cross, arrived on the scene
to give the woman further medical assistance.
to give the woman further medical assistance.
The Border Police spokesman released a statement saying that their presence
at the Cave of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs “has often saved lives, not just by
prevention of terror, but also by providing professional initial medical treatment to
anyone requiring it, regardless of religion, race and gender.”
at the Cave of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs “has often saved lives, not just by
prevention of terror, but also by providing professional initial medical treatment to
anyone requiring it, regardless of religion, race and gender.”
The Cave of Machpela is the ancient burial site of the Biblical founding
fathers and mothers. It is divided into Jewish and Muslim entrances and is located in
the Israeli controlled section of the city of Hebron.
fathers and mothers. It is divided into Jewish and Muslim entrances and is located in
the Israeli controlled section of the city of Hebron.
There have been many instances in the past where Israeli medical personnel
have assisted residents of the Palestinian Authority in need. Also, the Red Crescent and
Israeli Magen David Adom work in tandem for large scale prayer gatherings such as during
the month of Ramadan.
have assisted residents of the Palestinian Authority in need. Also, the Red Crescent and
Israeli Magen David Adom work in tandem for large scale prayer gatherings such as during
the month of Ramadan.
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