A Magen David Adom ambulance crew delivered a baby inside a mobile intensive care unit as they were evacuating a woman to the hospital, moments before receiving an alert about a missile launch from Iran toward southern Israel.
The 23-year-old woman gave birth in the ambulance near the Nevatim Interchange, according to the national emergency medical service.
Seconds after the newborn’s first cry was heard, the medical team received an alert on their mobile phones warning of a missile launch from Iran.
Paramedic Elad Pas, who was part of the mobile intensive care unit team, instructed the driver to pull over to the side of the road in what he judged to be a safe location.
The crew put on helmets and protective vests and took cover while shielding the mother, her escort and the newborn.
Pas held the baby and protected him with his body until the threat had passed, Magen David Adom said.
After the air raid siren ended and the situation was declared safe, the team resumed the evacuation and transported the mother and newborn to the hospital in good condition.
Magen David Adom said its teams continue to operate and provide lifesaving care even under security threats and complex conditions.