Israeli paramedic receives Presidents Award - for saving Syrians

Meet Noga Erez, a paramedic in the IDF who works in the field hospital on the Syrian border.

On Yom Ha'Atzmaut, Nioga received The President's Award for Excellence for her outstanding service.

As the IDF blog notes, "Every year, out of thousands of candidates, the President of Israel honors the most outstanding soldiers in the IDF. These soldiers are an inspiration to their peers, acting as leaders and demonstrating the highest degree of excellence."

What other nation on the planet would give one of their highest honors for someone who saves the lives of people from an enemy country?

Here's her story:



(h/t Shlomo HaLevi)