Border Policewomen assisted in the birth of twins and performed CPR on a newborn baby at the Tunnel Crossing between Jerusalem and Gush Etzion on Saturday, Israel Police announced on Sunday.
A woman exited a vehicle at the Tunnel Crossing, who was in the advanced stages of labor, and shouted: "I'm giving birth! I need a doctor!"
The Border Policewomen quickly recognized the situation and immediately assisted the woman in labor. The first baby was born unconscious, according to the police statement. While following directions over the phone from the Magen David Adom (MDA) emergency center, the officers performed CPR on the newborn until a civilian doctor arrived at the checkpoint and continued the life-saving efforts until the baby was stabilized.
The officers continued to assist the mother with the birth of the second baby while closely coordinating with the MDA dispatch center until medical teams arrived, where they then evacuated the mother and newborns to the hospital, all in good condition.
The mother of the mother arrived at the checkpoint tearfully after the incident, thanking the officers for their quick and professional response.
'Granted rare privilege of saving new life'
"We stand here day and night to protect civilians - but today, we were granted the rare privilege of also saving new live," Staff Sergeant Sahar Dayari, Border Police officer from the Jerusalem Periphery and crossing commander said in a statement. "Amid the intense operational activity of Operation Rising Lion in our sector, this deeply human moment - of a mother and her two newborns - was truly extraordinary."
"Especially in these days of ongoing security tension during Operation Rising Lion, the Border Policewomen and men of the Jerusalem Periphery are demonstrating that they are guided by values and morality," Deputy Commissioner Eran Levi, Commander of the Jerusalem Periphery Border Police, said in a statement.
"Time and time again, our fighters prove that they not only know how to protect, but also how to go beyond. This is the essence of our mission: to be everywhere, to save lives."