Boy George met United Hatzalah founder and president Eli Beer and five volunteer medics representing Israel’s first responders
British music icon Boy George met with United Hatzalah founder and president Eli Beer and five volunteer emergency medics in Tel Aviv yesterday for a special ceremony dedicating a new emergency response motorcycle, known as an ambucycle, in his honor.
The dedication took place during Boy George’s visit to Israel, where he recently performed two concerts in Tel Aviv, including a special performance dedicated to survivors of the October 7 Nova music festival massacre and their families.
The new ambucycle, equipped with essential emergency medical equipment, will enable United Hatzalah volunteers to navigate traffic and reach patients quickly, providing critical medical treatment in the minutes before an ambulance arrives.
“This was a nice conclusion to this week,” Boy George remarked. “I really connect to the way the Jewish community looks out for itself, but not just for Jewish people. These ambulances help anyone in need. It’s a real honor for me.”
Boy George has been a vocal supporter of Israel and the Jewish community, particularly since the October 7 attacks. His recent song, “We Will Dance Again,” inspired by the Nova music festival community, carries a message of resilience, solidarity and hope.
“Boy George has been a longtime friend and supporter of Israel,” said Eli Beer. “He has shown that compassion, friendship and solidarity transcend borders, cultures and backgrounds. These are values we share at United Hatzalah. Our volunteers come from all walks of life, but when an emergency occurs, our differences don’t matter. What matters is being there for someone who needs help.”
