Wim Visser from the Netherlands is neither an adventurer nor an activist. He is a father, grandfather, and caretaker in a nursing home—and a five-time SAR-EL volunteer. His motivation is spiritual, his conviction deeply rooted. His view of Israel is shaped by millennia-old history and current personal experiences.
Since 2016, he has been involved with SAR-EL, the international volunteer program on Israeli military bases. Not because he wants to fight, but because he believes: in God, His promises, and responsibility.
What drives him is not pathos but quiet consistency. In this interview, Wim shares about his deployments, encounters, thoughts, daily life—and his hope to return soon.
Brief biographical self-portrait
“To introduce myself: I am a 62-year-old husband, father of three children, each with a partner, and grandfather to five grandchildren. After high school, I was initially a professional soldier, then worked for two international organizations, and now I’m a caretaker in a nursing home. I was raised Christian from childhood and still hold...
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