"The doors of the trauma room opened and never closed": Clalit employees return to October 7

Three years after the Hamas attack, employees of Clalit Health Services return to the events of October 7. Medical staff share how they continued to treat others while dealing with fear, loss, and concern for family members. Nili Kirscht Levi, whose sister was kidnapped to Gaza, managed a clinic in a hotel; Ronit Halevi treated patients under fire while her son fought in Gaza; Dr. Guy Bresky described the trauma room at Soroka that operated non-stop.

Three years after the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, employees of Clalit Health Services share their experiences from the events. The article brings the stories of three medical staff members who continued their professional roles while dealing with personal crises. Nili Kirscht Levi, head nurse at the Avshalom Health Center, dealt with the kidnapping of her sister Rimon Kirscht to Gaza. After being evacuated to a hotel, she managed a clinic there and treated patients, including one whose nephew was a hostage. Ronit Halevi, head nurse at the Merom Hagalil Clinic, managed the clinic under fire while her son fought in Gaza. She described how work gave her the strength to survive. Dr. Guy Bresky, a trauma surgeon at Soroka, described the trauma room that operated continuously for several days, with teams working simultaneously. He recalled the case of a five-year-old boy injured by a missile, and treated him beyond what was required.