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We fight, We win, Am Yisrael Chai
In a milestone appointment, Doa Al Aubra, a 30-year-old primary school teacher from the Bedouin city of Rahat, has been named deputy head of United Hatzalah’s Rahat branch. The decision marks the first time a Muslim woman has taken on such a leadership role within the Israeli first responder organization.
Al Aubra, who joined United Hatzalah in 2022, has become a trailblazer in her community, stepping into a field where Bedouin women—particularly those wearing the hijab—have rarely ventured. Her journey has not been without challenges.
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Al Aubra, who joined United Hatzalah in 2022, has become a trailblazer in her community, stepping into a field where Bedouin women—particularly those wearing the hijab—have rarely ventured. Her journey has not been without challenges.
Bedouin Teacher Becomes Hatzalah’s First Female Muslim Deputy Branch Head
Al Aubra’s appointment reflects broader efforts to diversify Israel’s emergency medical services, fostering inclusion in a space where representation matters deeply.
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