After weeks of negotiations between Israeli government officials and representatives of Magen David Adom, Israel’s national EMS organization, the government agreed on Thursday to fully release funds allocated for MDA to provide enhanced EMS services the organization provides in Judea and Samaria.

“We are committed to the health and safety of Israelis in Judea and Samaria, just as we are committed to the health of all of Israel’s citizens. So we are delighted with this decision,” said Ronen Bashari, MDA’s head of operations.

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