An Israeli Defense Force (IDF) soldier talked to Fox News Digital about how he survived the Oct. 7, 2023, terror attack on Israel — and how his faith is strong as he shares hope with others.
Recalling the Oct. 7 terror attack on Israel — nearly six months ago now — IDF soldier Shalom Shitrit, 20, stood on one leg with crutches and addressed over 1,200 people at The Armon Hotel & Conference in Stamford, Connecticut, on March 2, 2024, to reveal what happened to him. 'I had no idea that the next few minutes were going to change my life, the lives of the people of Israel, and the life of every Jew,' he told the assembled crowd, in part.
Eight treatment rooms, such as one for occupational therapy and another for physical rehabilitation, were quickly built to accommodate their needs. The facility is also equipped with a gym, martial arts room, and pool for hydrotherapy sessions, Vigler said. The center offers meals as well as physical, spiritual and psychological help.
Despite all the pain that I endured, no matter how scary it was to be an inch from death, I am honored to give of myself, and to sacrifice my right leg for the sake of unity among the Jewish people,' he said. 'We are all one … Hug your Jewish brothers and sisters.
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