EXCLUSIVE: Franklin Graham leads ceremony as Samaritan’s Purse gives armored 'bulletproof' ambulance to Israel
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As Israel continues to recover from the deadly Hamas attacks of October 2023, Samaritan’s Purse is stepping in to help. 

The Christian relief organization has now donated 20 ambulances to Magen David Adom, the national emergency medical service of Israel. A complete plan includes a total of 42 units, with 28 specifically armored for protection against assaults.

During a ceremony held outside the Tower of David in Jerusalem, Franklin Graham, who leads Samaritan’s Purse, dedicated the most recent ambulance, joined by former Governor Mike Huckabee, leaders of MDA, and survivors of Israeli terror attacks.

The ambulance is equipped with a mobile intensive care unit and can operate under fire.

Franklin Graham hugs Karina Engel

Franklin Graham warmly hugs Karina Engel, a survivor of a hostage situation, in a touching moment during the ambulance dedication in Jerusalem. Engel’s husband lost his life in the Hamas attacks of October 2023. (Shealah Craighead via Samaritan’s Purse)

Karina told the crowd that a Samaritan’s Purse ambulance, dedicated in her husband’s memory, is now stationed near their home. 

“Every morning when I leave for work, I say ‘good morning’ to Ronen,” she said through tears. She then placed a yellow ribbon on Graham’s jacket, honoring those still held hostage.

Mike Huckabee spoke at the ceremony and said the need for an armored ambulance shows how serious the threat still is. “This is an occasion brought about because of suffering,” he said. 

“Thank God for Samaritan’s Purse, Harvest Christian Fellowship, and the people who risk their lives to help others.”

Magen David Adom leaders praised the donation. Director General Eli Bin said the ambulance “will become part of our modern defense” and called it a symbol of “kindness and protection.” 

Franklin Graham stands beside an open armored ambulance with ICU equipment visible inside

Franklin Graham stands beside the open rear doors of the new armored ambulance in Jerusalem. The vehicle is equipped with a mobile intensive care unit. (Shealah Craighead via Samaritan’s Purse)

Gilad Erdan, global president of MDA, said Samaritan’s Purse “came to Israel’s aid in its time of greatest need.”

Edward Graham, a military veteran and Franklin Graham’s son, said in a statement that he has seen the value of quick medical help in combat zones. 

“We do this because God loves Israel,” he said. “We pray this equipment will save lives and bring glory to God.”

The ambulance carries a Bible verse from Jeremiah 29:11 on its side: “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.”

The ceremony was held during Shavuot, the Jewish holiday that marks the giving of the Torah.

Twenty-two more armored ambulances are being built and are expected to arrive by the end of the year. Samaritan’s Purse says its work will continue as long as there is a need.

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