05/12/2023
*אנא שתפו*
On Saturday morning, October 7th, Israel was brutally attacked by Hamas.
Carmel G*t, an Occupational therapist aged 39, was forcefully kidnapped by Hamas terrorists from her parents house in Kibbutz Be'eri. with her mother Kinneret, her brother Alon, his spouse Yarden and their 3 year-old daughter Geffen. Alon and Geffen miraculously managed to escape, Kinneret was murdered, Yarden was returned home after 54 days in Hamas captivity and Carmel remains captive.
Carmel is the daughter of Kinneret RIP and Eshel, the older sister of Alon and Or and Geffen's amazing aunt. She grew up in Be'eri and lived in Tel-Aviv during her adult life. Carmel is an OT and a masters student in The Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and up until a few months ago she worked with mentally challenged communities. Her friends describe her as having an amazing ability to highlight the good in anyone she faces, in any situation, even if they feel they are failing. She is gracious and loves all people, on her many trips around the world, especially India, she enjoys meeting old friends and new people, and share experiences and perspectives with them. She has a gift of seeing other people with compassion and having honest and direct conversations with others. She practices Yoga as part of her routine, she has an impeccable music taste and a love for books, and she is the best friend anyone can ask for.
Carmel's family and friends are deeply concerned for her safety and demand her immediate release from the hands of the terror organization Hamas. every day that goes by could be a threat to her life.
ISOT calls on the international health professions community to join us in demanding all hostages are released immediately!
World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT)
American Occupational Therapy Association - AOTA
World Health Organization (WHO)
International Committee of the Red Cross
הוועד הבינלאומי של הצלב האדום ישראל
Occupational Therapy Europe
UN Women
