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Amazing Footage Captures Israeli Soldiers Rescuing Palestinians Trapped in Flooded Car, Homes

Jan. 11, 2013 9:43am Tiffany Gabbay

Israeli Netzah Yehuda and Unit 669 Rescue Palestinians Trapped in Floods

Tractor Israeli soldiers used in Palestinian rescue mission. Photo source: IDF

In a day and age where Israeli soldiers are consistently vilified and painted as oppressors of the Palestinian people, precious few — if any — mainstream media reports ever highlight the extraordinary efforts Israeli soldiers take to aid those bent on their destruction. Case in point: Just Tuesday, members of the IDF’s haredi (ultra-orthodox) battalion, Netzah Yehuda, rescued three Palestinian men from the Nablus River after their car had been stranded, the driver and passengers trapped amidst the quickly intensifying current.

Footage of the heroic rescue and details of the incident were published by the Israeli news source, Ynet. According to the report, Tuesday’s storm was too severe for helicopter intervention, but with quick-thinking the battalion commander spotted a Palestinian’s tractor and leapt aboard, driving toward the drowning men. He was able to rescue three men, but, according to Ynet, a fourth man known to have also been trapped was not found.

More incredible still, as the tractor turned to leave the flooded area, the asphalt began collapsing. Nonetheless, the Israeli soldier found safe ground and was able to deliver the Palestinian men to safety. Members of the battalion administered medical treatment at the scene.

Watch the incredible rescue footage below:

This was not the first nor last rescue operation Netzah Yehuda conducted this week. Ynet reports that the IDF soldiers also rescued 33 people, 30 of whom were trapped in a bus. In many of the rescue efforts, it was noted that members of the orthodox battalion worked in tandem with the Palestinian Authority’s rescue forces.

In addition to Nezah Yehuda is unit 669, the Israeli Air Force’s dedicated search and rescue division, which also preformed incredible feats this week. In yet another mission, Israeli soldiers operating the unit’s helicopter rescued eight members — including children — of a Palestinian family trapped in their home.

“As we flew closer,” the helicopter pilot recalled, “we noticed high voltage lines.” Ynet reports that the Israelis were guided by ground forces to find safe passage as they wove between dangerous power lines in the stormy weather conditions.

“When we were just above the family, soldiers slid down ropes to the roof.”

In the end, the Israeli soldiers managed to successful save all eight family members.

“The soldiers reached the family and reported via radio that they were with eight people, including children. One by one we cast down more ropes and started pulling people up into the helicopter. It took us an hour and 15 minutes to get everyone into the helicopter. From there we flew directly to Beilinson [medical center in Petah Tikva],” the pilot said.

You can watch additional footage courtesy of Ynet:

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Comments (36)

Geminitis
Posted on January 12, 2013 at 7:29pm
What is very sad is that this will never be reported in the main stream media, or if it is, the headline will read how the Israelis stranded the arabs in their cars in the first place and then got them out in order to steal the cars.

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Mommy Venting
Posted on January 12, 2013 at 4:13pm
Israel ROCKS!

You know what they say…. Hamas loves death as much as the Jews love LIFE!
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2012/11/19/hamas-warns-israel-we-love-death-more-than-you-love-life/

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MKFlyboy
Posted on January 11, 2013 at 5:15pm
They do this because it is WHO they are. It’s the stark difference between a culture that glorifies LIFE as opposed to one that glorifies death. Sadly, this won’t appear in the “main stream media” because it does not fit what they would have you believe.

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- turkey13
  Posted on January 11, 2013 at 5:53pm
  The only problem is that if the shoe had been on the other foot the Palestinians would have stood there and applauded.
  
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- G-WHIZ
  Posted on January 12, 2013 at 10:47am
  The MSM will now “play” this as… [Palistinion-HOSTAGES-TAKEN from cars and homes!!]
  
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Bobby D
Posted on January 11, 2013 at 4:49pm
Very bad choice. They are at war, got it now?

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The_Cabrito_Goat
Posted on January 11, 2013 at 1:48pm
Remember that story how the Egyptian press blamed shark attacks on Israel?

The Blaze will probably be the only unbiased source of middle east information.

Because nobody else wants to cover it.

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AmericanStrega
Posted on January 11, 2013 at 1:43pm
A hand of help to your enemy benefits your soul. But by using that hand you have helped your enemy destroy your soul.

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kens
Posted on January 11, 2013 at 12:27pm
Except that they are humanitarians I can see no reason why they would do that. They may have saved the life of a future suicide bomber. Frankly, I would have tossed em a couple of food packs, a flashlight, a Koran, and wished them a good day.

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- LIBERTARIAN T38
  Posted on January 11, 2013 at 12:34pm
  KENS, you are so mean. Don’t you know the suicide bombers are only doing that because America is so evil? Ask a liberal…
  
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- Certainperson
  Posted on January 11, 2013 at 12:55pm
  This report is obviously wrong. No self respecting palistinian would allow him/herself to be rescued by a Jew. They’d rather die! :/
  
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mopman64
Posted on January 11, 2013 at 11:55am
Where’s The_Jerk. I am ready for some of your Jew hate. Don’t disappoint.

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- dutchy
  Posted on January 11, 2013 at 4:20pm
  The Jerk is nowhere in sight, will never admit how selfless the Israeli’s are, to save potential suicide bombers. Just goes to show you where the hearts of the Israeli’s lie, and that is in keeping peace, and being a good neighbor! Question is would the Palestinians do the same for the Israeli’s? Unfortunately I don’t think so. God bless Israel.
- causticwit
  Posted on January 13, 2013 at 12:56am
  I agree DUTCHY. God bless Israel. However our President cares less about them and would let anyone attack them.
  
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Priscilla King
Posted on January 11, 2013 at 10:56am
Of course we don’t know that these Palestinians will become peaceable…but we can hope. Aren’t most people more peaceable when they’ve been helped than they are when they’ve been threatened?

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BLACKDIAMONDSKIER
Posted on January 11, 2013 at 10:31am
This would be equivalent to rescuing a gorilla from certain death, feeding it and nursing it back to health, taking it to the most beautiful part of the forest and releasing it there. Only to have it immediately turn around, rip off your head, use it to play catch with all the other gorillas, and then crush it as all his friends proceed to jump on top of it to make a point.

Love must prevail, but only a fool forgets who he is showing love to……Hatred has no cure….especially when you teach your children to hate others.

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- searcher619
  Posted on January 11, 2013 at 10:46am
  This is untrue. Everyone has the ability to change. We all know of solid examples of good people turning bad and bad people redeeming themselves.
  
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- BLACKDIAMONDSKIER
  Posted on January 11, 2013 at 12:38pm
  @ SEARCHER
  
  “Everyone has the ability to change.” Yes, but only a fool overestimates a person’s desire.
  
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SpankDaMonkey
Posted on January 11, 2013 at 10:30am
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Watch them all turn out to be Suicide Bombers in the future………

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searcher619
Posted on January 11, 2013 at 10:24am
This reminds me of the story of the scorpion and the frog.

The Scorpion and the Frog

A scorpion and a frog meet on the bank of a stream and the
scorpion asks the frog to carry him across on its back. The
frog asks, “How do I know you won’t sting me?” The scorpion
says, “Because if I do, I will die too.”

The frog is satisfied, and they set out, but in midstream,
the scorpion stings the frog. The frog feels the onset of
paralysis and starts to sink, knowing they both will drown,
but has just enough time to gasp “Why?”

Replies the scorpion: “Its my nature…”

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- SpankDaMonkey
  Posted on January 11, 2013 at 10:32am
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  That’s kinda like the Little Bird Story……
  
  A little bird flew to far north, and he froze to death and fell to the ground. A passing cow crapped right on top of him. The warm crap revived him back to life. He was so happy that he started chirping with joy. A barn cat heard his chirping; the cat dug him out of the crap, and ate him.
  
  The moral of this story, just because somebody craps on you does not mean there your enemy. And just because somebody pulls you out of crap doesn’t make them your friend……
  
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- RustyElbows
  Posted on January 11, 2013 at 11:16am
  And reminds me of the good hearted woman and the snake. The woman came across a snake that was freezing by her doorstep. She felt sorry for the snake and took him in and placed him by the fire to warm up. She sat down in her chair by the fire and took a nap. She woke up to the snake biting her. She said to the snake – I came across you freezing by my doorstep, took pity on you and brought you in by the fire to warm up. Surely you would have died if I had not taken you in. Now you have bitten me…. Why?? The snake replied – You knew I was a snake when you took me in.
  
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- Dano.50
  Posted on January 11, 2013 at 7:17pm
  But then that story can apply to the Israelis too.
  
  “You are at war with them. Why do you help them survive?”
  
  What cant the Jewish say but, “It’s our nature.”
  
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shorelineliz
Posted on January 11, 2013 at 10:11am
These Israeli Soldiers are such terrible Oppressors trying to rescue 8 people from drowning and why did they interfere in such an obvious attempt at personal jihad! They should just mind their own business! What a bunch of busy bodies!

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- AmericaMustBeFree
  Posted on January 11, 2013 at 10:40am
  Your kidding right! These Israeli’s have one thing the Palestinian’s don’t.. love and compassion for even a people who hates them! They did what was right.. now if the shoe were on the other foot.. I am sure the Palestinian’s wouldn’t have been so caring! So who is more Godly!
  
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zoro51
Posted on January 11, 2013 at 10:01am
isrealies cling to life while MURDERING MUSLUMS KILL ALL LIFE.. this IS the difference right here.. YESHUA n BAAL.. aka allah … one is real the other a stone idol….

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- searcher619
  Posted on January 11, 2013 at 10:42am
  How do you you KNOW either is real? You don’t. You BELIEVE one is real. Knowing and believing are two VERY different things.
  
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- dutchy
  Posted on January 11, 2013 at 4:22pm
  Jesus Christ is definitely real, and the other a deceiver of men!
  
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T-2
Posted on January 11, 2013 at 9:54am
Arab paper will read: “Iraeli soldier atempt to drown a Palestinian”.

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tzion
Posted on January 11, 2013 at 9:51am
And the Jerk would have us believe Israel is the modern day nazi nation.

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- ofass
  Posted on January 11, 2013 at 10:12am
  He is a racist Nazi himself by judging his comments alone.
  
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- tzion
  Posted on January 11, 2013 at 10:26am
  Racist sexist nazi would be more accurate.
  
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kickagrandma
Posted on January 11, 2013 at 9:49am
Nothing amazing about GOD’s people helping others. It’s the way we live and by HIS GRACE, the way we are.

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- Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
  Posted on January 11, 2013 at 9:58am
  Indeed.
  
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Cavallo
Posted on January 11, 2013 at 9:48am
Think it will change their minds, or does once a dog is trained to bite from birth, will it always bite?

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- paulusmaximus
  Posted on January 11, 2013 at 10:04am
  I have more faith in the ability to reform the dog!
  
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