Emergency

Knesset advances unified medical emergency dispatch center

United Hatzalah president: "Members of the Israeli government proved that the value of saving a life is above all other considerations."

Senior doctors ask that models deciding lockdown be revealed

Public Emergency Council for the Coronavirus Crisis: 'Desire is to have in-depth and transparent dialogue among colleagues.'

MDA ambulances maintain 8-minute average response

Israel’s national EMS organization cites size of ambulance fleet and volunteer base  as crucial factors

National dispatch center opened for humanitarian emergencies

United Hatzalah, Israel Association of Community Centers and Lev Echad launch '1221 Assistance for All' initiative.

'Approve an emergency budget; municipalities are being harmed'

Urgent letter to Prime Minister by most Israeli mayors demand government approve emergency state budget.

I pray that we never forget Gantz's, Ya'alon's and Ashkenazi's perfidy

Pilot causes panic at Amsterdam airport after activating alert

Pilot for Air Europa flight departing from Schiphol Airport accidentally activates hijacking alert. Incident under investigation.

Watch: Plane carries out emergency landing in Russian cornfield

Russia hails miracle, after no one killed in emergency landing of flight carrying 233 people.

Netanyahu convenes emergency meeting

Netanyahu cancels participation in Ashdod campaign to hold emergency session due to low voter turnout in traditional party strongholds.

Soldier's mistake led to emergency call-up of 5,000 reservists

IDF investigation finds that soldier accidentally pressed button activating emergency call-up of 5,000 reservists on Independence Day.

Druze volunteers in Golan train to cut emergency response times

Amid threats looming in Golan, local Druze villages get together to help make a difference in their own communities.

El Al flight makes emergency landing at frozen Canadian airbase

After defect found in wheels, flight from NY to Israel lands in snow-covered airfield in Canada. 'Everyone was in a panic.'

Watch: Massive military exercise simulates regional emergency

A broad-based military divisional exercise took place this week near Gaza.

Palestinian doctor recognized for saving Jewish terror victims

Palestinian Dr. Ali Abu rushed to save Chavi and Tehilla Mark after terrorist attack, recognized by group 'Saving Without Borders'.

Study: Just 25% of Israelis feel 'secure' in their daily lives

33% of Israelis would continue going to work in the event of a missile attack - but just 9% would send their kids to school.

Russian Passenger Jet Makes Emergency Landing in St. Petersburg

One engine failed during routine flight for Boeing 737 jet; 78 passengers and crew land safely. Scare follows Germanwings crash.

Police: Ignore Rumors of 'Imminent Danger'

Security officials denied that Israelis were in “immediate danger,” as rumors spread that a major security event was anticipated.

Shots Fired at Homes in Psagot, Setting Off 'Code Red' Alarm

Shots fired from Ramallah cause no injuries or damage; terrorists apprehended.

Child Poisoned By Pesticides Re-Admitted to Hospital

Gross family faces another struggle as one of their sons undergoes emergency surgery; his condition is stable.

MKs Scramble for Explanations in Storm's Wake

Committee to meet in upcoming days to discuss system failures during the storm, including nationwide power outage.

'Mayday' Plane Lands Successfully at Ben Gurion Airport

A level two emergency was declared at Ben Gurion Airport Thursday morning, as a Greek pilot declared a 'Mayday'

NY-Bound Flight Makes Forced Landing Following Threat

A plane from Cairo bound for New York made an emergency landing in Scotland after a passenger discovered threatening letter onboard aircraft

Obama Extends National Emergency Over Libya

President Barack Obama on Wednesday extended his 2011 declaration of emergency with regard to Libya.

Earthquake Doomsday Scenario: Hospitals Collapse, 4,000 Hurt

Massive Home Front earthquake drill continues with scenario in which hospitals collapse in Eilat, Afula and Haifa.

Antwerp Jews Stage Massive Emergency Attack Drill

An emergency bomb drill was held at a Jewish school in Antwerp, designed to prepare the city for a potential attack.

Second United Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Newark

A second United Airlines plane departing from Newark International Airport in the last two days was forced to make an emergency landing.

IAF Jets Make Emergency Landing After Botched Drill

No one hurt in a mishap during a refueling drill involving an F-16 fighter jet and an Air Force Boeing 707 tanker.