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Edited by: TJVNews.com
In the darkest moments of terror and chaos, stories of extraordinary heroism often emerge, reminding us of the indomitable human spirit’s ability to shine through even in the face of unspeakable evil. These are the tales of individuals who, despite the imminent threat to their own lives, charge headfirst into danger to save the lives of others, preventing catastrophic tragedies. One such story of remarkable heroism comes from the unlikeliest of places – a Simchas Torah celebration in Kiryat Gat, where Lieutenant Colonel Guy Madar became a beacon of courage and resourcefulness.
Guy Madar, a career army officer living in the northern region of Israel, was enjoying a festive Simchas Torah celebration in Kiryat Gat, approximately a 30-minute drive from the town of Re’im, as was reported by the Vois Es Nais web site. However, this peaceful celebration would soon be disrupted by an unthinkable act of terror, and Guy’s actions would go on to define heroism.
Upon hearing the dreadful news of a terrorist incursion by Hamas in southern Israel early on Saturday morning, Guy knew he had a moral duty to act. Without hesitation, he jumped into his car, armed with only his personal pistol, and sped south towards the scene of danger. The VIN report indicated that as he arrived in the vicinity of Re’im, he was met with a haunting sight – a severely wounded Golani soldier desperately in need of assistance. Guy did not think twice. He took the injured soldier into his car, knowing full well that his own life was now in grave danger.
As they made their escape, a Hamas terrorist opened fire on Guy’s vehicle, but this fearless hero displayed incredible maneuvering skills, evading the attacker and ultimately eliminating the threat by shooting the terrorist dead, as was reported by VIN. Unfazed by the relentless peril surrounding him, Guy demonstrated unparalleled resourcefulness by taking the soldier’s firearm.
Their ordeal did not end there. En route to a field hospital, Guy and a fellow policeman, who had joined him on the journey southward, found themselves under attack once more. VIN reported that in the ensuing struggle, both Guy and the policeman sustained injuries to their legs, causing their vehicle to careen off the road. Guy was left in a ditch, wounded but undeterred, and he managed to eliminate even more terrorists after applying a tourniquet to his injured leg, the VIN report added. With nothing but his unwavering determination to guide him, Guy lay in that ditch for two hours, surrounded by the lifeless bodies of the terrorists he had vanquished, until the arrival of IDF forces.
However, in an unfortunate twist, the IDF forces initially mistook Guy for one of the terrorists, as he was clad in civilian attire. Weak from the loss of blood, he desperately cried out, asserting his true identity as a soldier. As was reported by VIN, in the nick of time, one of the soldiers recognized the situation and exclaimed, “Don’t shoot; he had tzitzis!” It was this critical moment that saved Guy’s life, and he was swiftly taken to Beilinson Hospital for surgery and treatment, as was noted in the VIN report.
Guy Madar’s extraordinary story of heroism is nothing short of inspiring. His courage to venture alone into the heart of danger is testament to the resilience of the human spirit.
