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Corneas of fallen IDF soldier restore sight to two young children

Family of Captain Reei Biran, a 21-year-old IDF officer killed in Gaza, donate corneas to a toddler and an 8-year-old boy, giving them the gift of sight; mother says touched deeply by children regaining eyesight

Or Hadar | 08.01.25

מיכאיל סמארה נהרג מפגיעת מיירט ליד נהריה

Mikhail was killed by an Iron Dome interceptor in the north, but then his donated organs saved six lives

Mikhail Samara, killed by an interceptor missile near Nahariya, saved six lives through organ donation, including a baby; His parents' decision turned tragedy into hope for others

Adir Yanko | 08.11.24

מפגש בין משפחתו של דור זימל ז"ל עם מושתל הלב

The beating heart of a warrior saves a life in transplant

57-year-old Marcelo Gutheilf was given a new lease on life with the heart of the late Dor Zimmel, killed in Hezbollah missile strike; parents of the fallen officer listen to their son's heart beating

Raanan Ben-Zur | 05.07.24

Terror victim's lungs save IDF soldier wounded in Gaza battle

Lungs of Lidor Levi, murdered in stabbing attack at southern Israel shopping center, transplanted in soldier, 23, critically wounded in Gaza in January; Levi's heart transplanted into 63-year-old man

Sarit Rosenblum | 04.07.24

Amid turmoil, Israeli organ donations soar during wartime

National Transplant Center report says number of tissue, bone and organ donations spiked following October 7 attack, as well as donor card registrations

Ynet | 01.07.24

One sacrifice, 6 lives: fallen soldier's organs save 6 people in final heroic act

Doctors fought to save Staff Sergeant Yehonatan Yitzchak Samo, gravely wounded in Gaza, until they ultimately had to declare his death; as a registered organ donor, he enabled the saving of six lives

Adir Yanko | 11.19.23

Organs of IDF officer killed in car crash save three lives

Maj. Efrat Zarihan who was fatally hurt in an accident held a donor card, prompting her family to donate her organs

Ariela Ayalon | 09.11.23

'Charity begins at home': Journalist responds to backlash over 'Jews only' kidney donation

Arnon Segal accuses media of exploiting situation for ratings; 'I didn't come here to educate anyone, so don't educate me,' he says

Alexandra Lukash, Nir Cohen, Attila Somfalvi, Moran Azulay | 07.16.23

מושתלי קרנית תרומת הלל יגל יניב ז"ל שנרצחו בפיגוע

'It changed my life': Cornea transplant recipients embrace family of brothers slain in terror attack

Four Israelis got back their sight at Beilinson Hospital following the decision of Esti and Shalom Yaniv to donate the corneas of their sons, Hillel and Yagel, who were murdered in an attack in Huwara; On Sunday, an emotional meeting was held at the hospital between the transplant recipients and the parents; The bereaved mother: 'To me, it's taking the light of Hillel and Yagel's eyes and passing it on'

Korin Elbaz Alush | 06.18.23

Mother of eight offers lifeline to infant in need through liver donation

Once she found out she meets all requirements, Bat-Chen Sarig had no hesitation and volunteered to help save the child's life; 'The baby's parents came to visit me and told me he was my son now too'

Tia Barak | 05.22.23

Ruti's war: Found kidney donor, then discovered she has cancer

At 58, Ruti Rodney fulfilled a dream and became a flight attendant. Two years later her kidneys shut down and when a donor was found for her she learned that she had cancer. 'Nothing is over until it's over'

Nitzi Yakov | 05.19.23

Hope and healing: Grieving Dee family meets organ recipients

Amid unimaginable tragedy, the Dee family donated Lucy's organs, giving new life to 5 people; The family visited the hospital to meet them, and listened to Lucy's heartbeat in an emotional reunion

Gilad Meiri, ILTV | 05.04.23

Israel sees record number of organ transplants in 2022

National Transplant Center data shows that despite the increase, number of people on waiting lists is still very high, many of whom die while waiting for organ donation

Dr. Itay Gal | 01.11.23

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