A year into Israel’s military operations in Gaza, Chen Na’imi was critically wounded and rushed to Soroka Medical Center with severe leg injuries. Thanks to skilled orthopedic and plastic surgeries, Chen’s legs were stabilized, setting the stage for a long and intensive rehabilitation.
During months of daily therapy, pain, and perseverance, Chen became the longest-staying patient in Soroka’s rehabilitation department. A viral video documenting the moment he first stood and walked again captured the attention of media personality Hanoch Daum, and, unexpectedly, his future bride, Yuval.
