Israeli Jew Drowns After Saving Four Members of Bedouin Arab Family | Wins Praise in Arab World

Michael Ben Zikri (45 at his death) was an Israeli Jew who rescued a Bedouin Arab family from a sinkhole in a lake south of Ashkelon. Ben Zikri — himself a father of three — saved three children and their aunt. Tragically, he drowned in the process of effecting the rescue. His sacrifice has drawn heartfelt accolades in the Arab world.
 
Quotes: “This is true humanitarianism,” commented an Iraqi user by the name of Mirna. “There is no difference between humans, God has taught us to love one another.” | “Humanity has no religion, may he dwell in heaven and blessings come upon his families and loved ones for his noble act,” wrote another user. | A Saudi user by the name of Othman mentioned in his comment a passage from the Quran in which Allah said that whoever saves a single soul is considered as if he saved all people. | “The fact we have political differences with you guys doesn’t mean there is a disagreement between us about humanitarianism,” wrote a user from Egypt. | “This is the people of Israel who love all and help all,” wrote another user from Iraq.
 
Sources: Wikipedia, Quotesia.com
 
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Photo: Israel Hayom