US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and his wife toured the Magen David Adom (MDA) blood bank in Ramle on Sunday, Huckabee announced.
"Janet and I toured a Magen David Adom Blood Bank in Ramla today, meeting heroic volunteers who showcase the very best of humanity - tireless work ethic, servants' hearts, and professionalism - in their life-saving mission," Huckabee posted on X/Twitter. "We are truly grateful for their work!"
Huckabee posted on his personal X account that he and his wife donated blood while during their visit, in honor of the hostages that are still being held in Gaza.
"Janet and I not only toured the Magen David Adom Blood Center near Tel Aviv, but we gave blood in honor of hostages still held in Gaza by Hamas," Huckabee wrote. "The underground state of art facility is saving lives everyday."
MDA reposted Huckabee's post, thanking him for his support.
"Your support is greatly appreciated," they wrote on X.
Netanyahu and Herzog, wife, visited, toured the blood bank
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited and toured the same facility on Thursday and expressed his gratitude for their "unparalleled work."
Netanyahu visited the space, which is the world's first underground blood bank, along with MDA Global President Gilad Erdan, MDA Director-General Eli Bin, Chair of the MDA Executive Committee Rabbi Avraham Manela, and other MDA officials.
"What you're doing here is unparalleled in the world."
“You're saving lives. That is the people of Israel and the State of Israel at their best"
During their tour, the group was shown the facility’s protected 101 call center, and an overview of the MDA’s specialized emergency vehicles.
Netanyahu also gave a nationwide announcement to the MDA teams, saying: "I am greatly impressed by the system that was built here, and by the thousands of volunteers. You are saving lives, and I would like to express my gratitude on behalf of the citizens of Israel. You are doing a marvelous job, thank you — you are amazing".
President Isaac Herzog along with his wife, Michal Herzog, visited and toured the facilities last week Monday.
During their visit, they received a briefing on MDA's activities during the 12-day war as well as their current ongoing operations across the country.
Herzog met with Katya Korshenbaum, a MDA paramedic who treated wounded people at missile impact sites in the central part of Israel.
"We came to MDA’s command center together with the talented Director General Eli Bin, who is doing an outstanding job, along with the organization's leadership, staff, and tens of thousands of dedicated volunteers," Herzog said during his visit. "MDA is a lifesaving organization, but first and foremost it is a critical part of Israel’s national emergency infrastructure."