One of the victims wounded in the terror stabbing in Golders Green, London, was released from the hospital Thursday night after what has been described as a near-miraculous recovery. The victim, Shloime Rand, survived the potentially fatal attack, with his traditional chassidic clothing credited with preventing more severe injury. A second victim remains hospitalized.

According to a friend who documented his condition in the hospital and spoke to ITV News, the victim requested that his face not be shown publicly, though those close to him wanted to convey the seriousness of the attack.

The friend recounted that Rand had been lying in a hospital bed connected to a ventilator following the stabbing. After receiving dedicated medical care, he was discharged later in the evening. The second victim, Moshe Shein, 76, is still undergoing treatment.

Despite being targeted because of his visibly Jewish appearance, Rand’s clothing ultimately played a role in saving his life. The multiple layers of thick fabric associated with his chassidic attire reportedly prevented the knife from penetrating more deeply.

Speaking from his hospital room in an interview with the BBC, Rand said he feels as though “God gave me my life back.”

He described suffering serious stab wounds to his chest but said he managed to jump backward during the attack, adding, “so thank God.” When asked whether enough is being done to address antisemitism, he responded, “Absolutely not.”

{Matzav.com}