Dr. Aryeh Simmonds, the head of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Laniado Hospital, brought a friend's son into Laniado a few days ago. The young boy had miraculously survived the Nova Festival massacre, and upon seeing his condition, Dr. Simmonds immediately recognised the need for urgent evaluation at Laniado's Emergency Department.

Together with his friends, the boy ran and found refuge in a small shelter. The terrorists pursued them, hurling grenades and firing shots. While they managed to kick out some of the grenades, tragically, a few exploded, claiming the lives of two fellow partygoers near him. A girl lying next to him who survived the ordeal was captured and it is presumed taken to Gaza. Severely injured, the young boy vividly recalled being hoisted by the terrorists, only to be callously thrown back to the ground, left for dead. Assumingly they thought he was too injured to survive for any period of time. He then lost consciousness and was discovered several hours later by the army.

The hospital in the south that he was sent to at the time were overwhelmed by the sheer volume of patients and advised him to consult his doctor after a brief evaluation. Dr. Simmonds promptly examined him upon his return to Netanya and promptly admitted him to Laniado Hospital. A comprehensive evaluation led to the removal of shrapnel. Both he and his family are immensely relieved that he is now receiving the care he needs at Laniado Hospital.