“We knew there was an urgent need to replace ambulances that were stolen and destroyed. To know ours is part of this historic effort is incredibly gratifying,” said Pastor Larry Huch.
New Beginnings Church in Bedford, Texas, has sponsored a new Mobile Intensive Care Unit ambulance, which was airlifted to Israel by Magen David Adom, the country’s emergency medical system, in response to the attacks by Hamas.
On Oct. 7, Israel faced an unprecedented assault consisting of simultaneous rocket attacks and a terrorist incursion over the southern border that resulted in the murders of 1,200, with thousands wounded and as many as 240 people taken hostage and dragged back to the Gaza Strip.
Several of Magen David Adom’s EMTs and paramedics were killed while saving lives and at least 16 rescue vehicles were disabled by Hamas terrorists. When news spread of the attacks, Larry and Tiz Huch, pastors of New Beginnings, immediately pledged their support for Israel.
“We condemn the brutal massacre by Hamas and strongly support Israel’s right and obligation to defend itself from its sworn enemies,” said Pastor Larry Huch.
Although the church had already raised the funds for the MICU—the ninth such vehicle the church has sponsored—the timing of the gift was especially beneficial, given that several vehicles have been destroyed or disabled by Hamas, either by rockets or direct attacks on the ambulances.
The MICU was added to a special airlift that included a total of 14 rescue vehicles and arrived in Israel on Oct. 26. After an accelerated preparation process, it began its work helping save lives.
