Dr. Ali Abu Sharkh of the S. Hebron Hills region was the first on the scene following the drive-by shooting attack that claimed the life of Rabbi Miki Mark HY”D near Otniel.

The doctor worked on Mark and his critically wounded wife before the first IDF units arrived on the scene.

According to a Yisrael Hayom report, when he arrived on the scene he did the best he could but he did not have life-saving equipment at his disposal, just his knowledge as a physician. As such, a first response bag worth NIS thousands was given to Dr. Sarkh in the hope he will not use it but if he is required to assist in the future, he will not find himself without the equipment required.

Dr. Sarkh is a resident of the PA (Palestinian Authority) community of Dahariya, not far from the site of the fatal attack.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)