By Micah Halpern
I've Been Thinking:
On Sunday morning, 12 drowning Syrian and Iraqi refugees were fished out of the sea near Greece by an Israeli yacht.
The Israelis saved the refugees who were wearing life vests and floating in the sea. Their raft was destroyed.
A six month old infant died in the water cradled in her mother's arms. She held the dead baby the entire time on the yacht.
An older man had a heart attack in the water and suffered diabetic shock. He was given sweets and administered first aid.
Everyone received food, water and phones to call their families.
The Greek navy was alerted and they came to pick up the refugees after a few hours. When the refugees were told that their saviors were Israelis, the refugees hugged and kissed the Israelis.
The Israelis were not simply motivated by the code of Maritime law and culture. These Israelis saved people in need.
Israelis, in general, save people in need.
Micah@MicahHalpern.com
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