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The Paratrooper's Stirring Tale: 'After the Liberation of the Western Wall, an Arab Man Approached Us and Signaled: "Save My Mother"'

The legendary doctor from Battalion 66 of the paratroopers treated dozens of injured and killed soldiers, but when he arrived at the Western Wall and was called to help a Muslim woman give birth, he didn't hesitate for a second. Assisting him was Eric Bauckman, who remembers every detail. Now, more than 50 years later, Bauckman reveals more details about the event that was almost undocumented and shares its emotional and unexpected ending.

Michal Arieli

18.05.23 | 08:37

Today in History: Jerusalem Day

Today marks 52 years since the paratroopers captured the Old City and reached the Western Wall.

Davi Reichman

02.06.19 | 11:18

Rabbi Yisrael Gliss: "New Discoveries in Jerusalem Almost Every Day"

Rabbi Yisrael Gliss, born and raised in Jerusalem, unveils some of the city's deepest secrets. Discover who found the burial cave of Rabbi Ovadia of Bartenura, why mines were planted near the Western Wall, and who were trapped in Zedekiah's Cave without escape. Stories of Jerusalem.

Michal Arieli

27.07.16 | 14:00

Was This Bell Worn by the High Priest?

A pure gold bell was recently uncovered during an excavation under the Western Wall. Remarkably intact, experts at the Antiquities Authority believe it belonged to one of the Temple priests, possibly even the high priest.

Hidabroot

20.10.13 | 11:37