In a heart-stopping display of courage, Staff Sergeant A*, a counter-terrorism fighter with the Marom Brigade, shielded his teammate from a terrorist's explosive device during an operation in Tulkarm two and a half months ago.
The IDF provided more details of this incredible act of bravery and heroism: After successfully completing two arrests that night, A*s unit received another urgent call to action. They swiftly deployed drones and entered a narrow alley where their commander identified a terrorist. A tense standoff ensued, quickly escalating as the terrorist hurled an explosive device. The team reacted swiftly, taking cover and shouting warnings.
Lt. Col. (res.) B*, one of A's comrades, didn't hear the alert and remained exposed. "We all jumped back," A* explains. "But when I saw A' hadn't moved, I knew I had to act fast." With selfless heroism, A* sprinted towards B* to pull him to safety.
This split-second decision undoubtedly saved B's life, but it came at a cost. The grenade detonated, leaving him with a broken shoulder and shrapnel wounds in his leg and intestines. Despite the excruciating pain and heavy bleeding, A* remained calm, reassuring his team.
