First public appearance: About a year after he set himself on fire during a protest in front of the offices of the Rehabilitation Division in Petah Tikva, the fighter Itzik Saidian Participated today (Sunday) in the gala evening held by Sheba Hospital in Tel Hashomer, where he is hospitalized in the burns department. Saidian said he “thanks the Blessed One, the hospital and my beloved family who are always with me from the first moment”.
He added, “It is important for me to say that I have set myself the goal of continuing to make the voices of the IDF wounded heard, and I will continue to be behind them always. I believe and know that innovation definitely saves lives, and see myself as a partner in the goal of my friends in Tel Hashomer for other patients. I would love to get involved and help in any way to promote life-saving projects. I wish all of us to continue on this blessed path. “
the president Yitzhak Herzog Speaking in the evening and referring to the case of Saidian: “Michal and I are happy to be here with you tonight, in an event that is, first of all, an opportunity for us, on behalf of the citizens of Israel, to express to you, Sheba men and women, thanks and deep appreciation Thank you for the days and nights of investment and dedication, for the impressive medical and research achievements, for the caring, compassion and genuine concern for the patients, and also for your standing, for many years, alongside wounded and wounded IDF, body and soul.
I will mention two events from the last few years, some of which you saw in the wonderful video. One is of course the Field Hospital in Ukraine, which I can tell you, as the President of the State of Israel, that this hospital has received applause from all over the world and especially from the Ukrainian people. Thank you to everyone who was involved in the craft.
And the second event, which Michal and I have accompanied recently, is of course the story of Itzik Saidian. An IDF wounded man, whose cry for the battle wounded and mentally wounded shocked us all and penetrated our hearts, bringing with it a great and blessed change. Today, the Israeli government unanimously approved the “One Soul” program brought by Defense Minister Bnei Gantz, who will arrive here later tonight. Michal and I, as those who have accompanied Saidian for a long time, are happy to see the wonderful work of ‘Sheba’, which is of course a double proof: First, to Saidian’s endless powers, he himself and his wonderful family. And of course for the professionalism, determination, and wonderful abilities of the Sheba teams. “
Last month it was reported in “Here News” that Saidian conveyed a recorded message in which he said that “Memorial Day is coming soon. What is Memorial Day for me? For me, Israeliness is more than anything. We all strengthen each other in this sadness. , He added and emphasized, “I want to say that I share the grief of the bereaved families and turn to my wounded and wounded friends in the IDF.”
“It’s a tough day and we do not need a special day to remember our friends. We remember them all year. So I recommend not to overload yourself on this day. Choose to be more with close friends, with family, go to the sea to breathe air, see sunset “Surf. Thank you for strengthening me in my rehabilitation. Strengthens, embraces and loves you,” he concluded.
This is the second recorded message issued by Saidian. Last January, for the first time since he was hospitalized, Saidian was heard greeting the doctors who treated him: “Hello dear doctors, I want to wish you a happy and happy day and thank Sheba Hospital, the burns department and all the doctors and nurses.”