Episode 4: From Helicopters to Hospitals (And What's Underneath Them)

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Mission Brief is the official podcast of the Israel Defense Forces. Published once a week during the 2023 War on Hamas, each episode takes listeners behind the scenes of the IDF, speaking to the soldiers and officers that stand in defense of the state of Israel. It is, as of 2023, hosted by Major (reserves) Libby Weiss and is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

This week's Mission brief starts by exposing the cynical use of medical facilities by Hamas, taking you deep into the tunnel beneath Shifa Hospital. Lt. Masha Michelson, an officer in the International Press Office, shares her firsthand experience, revealing the shocking truth about how Hamas turns hospitals into combat zones. We then shift our focus to real medical care, from the heroic efforts of medical officers responding to the October 7th massacre to the search and rescue operators extracting wounded IDF soldiers from Gaza.This episode underscores the stark contrast between the abuse of medical facilities by terrorist organizations and the unwavering commitment of IDF medical staff to save lives. Join us as we uncover the battlegrounds of care in this intense episode.

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