Gazan man who saved a dozen IDF soldiers on October 7 given permanent residency. Hamas killed his pregnant wife and another Arab coworker!

What a story! What a brave man!

"Interior Minister Moshe Arbel granted permanent resident status on Wednesday to Hamid Abu Arar a Gazan man who risked his life to save IDF troops on October 7, according to Israeli media.

A father of nine, Abu Arar from Aroer in the Negev, lost his wife and risked his life in an ambush to save the lives of dozens of soldiers on October 7, as a result, the advisory committee recommended he be granted permanent residency status

Hamid worked in the agricultural sector and was being driven to work by his wife Fatima, with a co-worker also in the car.

Hamid and Fatima were shot at while in their car by Hamas terrorists. Fatima, who was pregnant, died instantly while Hamid was wounded in the leg and his seven-month-old baby was hit by shrapnel, his co-worker was also killed. ...

While hidden, Hamid heard several terrorists discussing plans to ambush soldiers.

A few minutes passed and he heard people speaking Hebrew, peaking out he saw IDF troops.

"I was afraid to die from a shootout between them, but I realized that I had nothing to lose, so I decided to make a move to save the soldiers and our lives," Hamid tells Israeli media.

The ambush began with shots coming from all directions, "I took off my clothes and went towards the soldiers naked, with my baby in my hands, and warned them. I told them there were four terrorists there and explained to them where they were. For another hour and a half, we waited until they removed us from there." ..."

Gazan who saved IDF soldiers on October 7 given permanent residency - Israel News - The Jerusalem Post Following his wife's death Hamid was left to care alone for his nine children, all citizens of Israel and minors, some of whom have medical issues.

Interior Minister Moshe Arbel granting permanent resident status to Hamid Abu Arar for his life-saving actions on October 7, February 21, 2024.