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How Britain can learn from Israel

Naomi Nevies, chair of One Family UK, outlines the way this Israeli charity supports victims of terror

June 2, 2017 10:24
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It is now more than a week since the barbaric terrorist attack at the Manchester Arena. This was an atrocity deliberately aimed at the most vulnerable part of society, children enjoying themselves on a night out — and this is what has shocked the nation so much.

The UK emergency teams and Red Cross swept into action in a hugely impressive manner to offer medical assistance to the injured and comfort those who suffered the ultimate loss.

But for those who lost family members or who sustained life changing injuries, the road ahead is long and painful. As chair of One Family UK, an organisation that helps fund the aid of victims of terror in Israel, I have, sadly, seen this all too often. At first, everyone remembered victims’ names but, as time went on and the sustained terror campaign aimed at innocent Israelis continued, names turned into statistics. Now, more than 3,750 families in Israel need the help of One Family and will do for many years to come.

Every victim must embark on a seemingly impossible journey of trying to slowly rebuild their shattered lives, both physically and mentally. Through the years of experience and strong connections with hospitals, government officials and caring individuals, One Family is giving strength to a generation affected by terrorism.