Moving: ZAKA Volunteers in Venezuela Recover a Mother’s Body and Recite Psalms With the Family

After a devastating earthquake, a local man saw the Israeli rescue team and pleaded: “Please help us. No one else is willing to.” His mother was trapped beneath the rubble of a collapsed building. Other rescue teams refused to enter, fearing the structure would collapse. The Israeli volunteers didn’t hesitate. They entered the unstable building and, after an immense effort, recovered the mother’s body so her family could finally lay her to rest with dignity. Overcome with emotion, the son said he believed God had sent the Israelis to him. He shared that he had turned down offers of help from others because he hoped it would be the Israeli team that would find his mother. At his request, everyone paused for a moment of silence. Together, the Israeli volunteers and the local rescue team recited Psalm 121: “I lift up my eyes to the mountains—from where will my help come?” As soon as he recognized the familiar words, he broke down in tears. Then he asked for one more thing. Although the Israeli volunteers never sought attention and tried to avoid cameras during such painful moments, he insisted on taking a video of them. When asked why, his answer said everything: “I want people to know what Israel truly stands for.” In a world where Israel is so often judged by headlines and propaganda, moments like these reveal a different truth. When others walked away, Israelis walked in. #jewishthought #israel #israelnews #inspiration #zaka #news #worldnews #hidabroot