When Terror Strikes There Are So Many Victims

Since the beginning of the second intifada in 2000 and prior to Israel’s month-long war with Hezbollah this summer, over 1,000 Israelis were killed by Palestinian militant terrorists. HOT works with many organizations and social workers in Israel who provide support to victims of terror and their families. This relief comes in the form of food, clothing, transportation to therapy, rent, re-training and more. The effects of terror from the second intifada were not over when victims left the hospital. HOT has been called a partner in healing. Here are but a few stories (names have been changed).

Mia's mother died from cancer. Her father was killed in a terrorist attack. They left Mia, at 23 years of age to care for her two younger sisters. The grant from Hands On Tzedakah helps her make ends meet.

Nari is a 14 year old boy who was badly injured in a bus attack. He has had a number of operations and is now in rehab. One side of his body is paralyzed. He has three brothers and sisters that his mother supports on her own. The grant from Hands On Tzedakah helps his mother care for all 4 of her children.

Aleana is an 18 year old Ethiopian girl who was badly injured in a bus attack near Gan Hapaamon in Jerusalem. She sustained severe burns and as a result was discharged from the army after serving for three months at the time of the attack. She continues treatment in the Rehab unit three times a week and will for a few more months. Hands On Tzedakah helps to pay for this.

Erna’s family is from Argentina. A dream came true when they were able to make Aliyah to Israel. Then, tragedy struck when her oldest daughter, Lucia, was killed in the attack on the bus as she was coming home from school. Erna has five other children. Her son, Max who has some disabilities, could not get over the trauma and needed psychiatric treatment. He is now learning in a school with special needs. The grant from Hands On Tzedakah helps to pay for this.