JERUSALEM (VINnews) – A new United Hatzalah ambulance was dedicated in honor of Academy Award-winning actor Jon Voight during the wedding celebration of Elliot Julis and Yuval Julis, combining a family simcha with a commitment to saving lives in Israel.

The ambulance was donated by philanthropists Mitch and Jolene Julis in honor of their son’s wedding and in recognition of Voight’s steadfast support for Israel and the Jewish people. An inscription on the vehicle reads: “Dedicated in honor of Jon Voight, in recognition of his profound love of the Holy Land and its people.”

Mitch and Jolene Julis are longtime supporters of United Hatzalah, Israel and numerous Jewish causes. Mitch Julis is the co-founder of Canyon Capital Advisors, a leading investment management firm, and the couple has supported a wide range of educational, humanitarian and Jewish communal initiatives in the United States and Israel.

The bride and groom participated in the dedication ceremony, adding a meaningful lifesaving tribute to their wedding celebration. Voight joined the event via FaceTime and reacted warmly upon seeing the ambulance bearing his name.

“Oh, that is so beautiful, you guys,” Voight said.

One of Hollywood’s most acclaimed actors, Voight rose to prominence with his Academy Award-nominated role in Midnight Cowboy and won the Academy Award for Best Actor for Coming Home. Over a career spanning more than five decades, he has appeared in films including Heat, Mission: Impossible, Ali and National Treasure. He is also the father of actress Angelina Jolie.

In recent years, Voight has become one of Israel’s most outspoken supporters in the entertainment industry, frequently speaking out against antisemitism and expressing solidarity with Israel following the Hamas terrorist attacks of Oct. 7, 2023.

The ambulance joins United Hatzalah’s nationwide fleet of emergency response vehicles, helping volunteer medics, paramedics and doctors respond to medical emergencies across Israel.

“Jon Voight has stood with Israel with heart, strength and unwavering moral courage,” said Eli Beer. “It is deeply meaningful that an ambulance bearing his name will help save lives every day in Israel.”

United Hatzalah is Israel’s largest volunteer emergency medical service organization, with more than 8,600 volunteers providing free emergency care to people of all backgrounds throughout the country.