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During siren:

12-year-old girl severely injured after falling from bed

Twelve-year-old girl attempts to get out of bed as siren sounds in Tzfat, United Hatzalah evacuates her to hospital in serious condition and undergoing CPR.

12-year-old girl severely injured after falling from bed

Drone footage: Scene of missile impact in Bnei Brak

A barrage toward central Israel caused significant damage in Bnei Brak and left several people injured. The drone unit of United Hatzalah documented the scene from above.

Drone footage: Scene of missile impact in Bnei Brak

Watch: The scene of the Arad missile strike - from a drone's view

Iranian missile causes severe damage to four buildings in Arad, damaging other buildings as well. United Hatzalah's drone unit captured the scene.

Watch: The scene of the Arad missile strike - from a drone's view

Herzog visits United Hatzalah:

I have great faith in the silent majority

'We are all sitting together in shelters, and these missiles do not distinguish between us, we must emerge from this war far more united,' President Isaac Herzog says during United Hatzalah visit.

I have great faith in the silent majority

Beit Shemesh Tragedy:

Ronit, loving single mother, devoted to saving lives

Eli Beer, Founder and President of United Hatzalah, tells the inspiring story of volunteer Ronit Elimelech, who was killed in a tragic missile strike in Beit Shemesh.

Ronit, loving single mother, devoted to saving lives

Woman struck by ambulance in Jerusalem

A United Hatzalah ambulance struck a pedestrian on Yirmiyahu Street in Jerusalem. The young woman, about 25 years old, was evacuated to Shaare Zedek Medical Center unconscious and in serious condition.

Woman struck by ambulance in Jerusalem

Groom collapses at his wedding, guest performs CPR

A groom in his mid-30s collapsed Monday evening during a wedding at Kibbutz Hulda in the Gezer Regional Council. One of the guests performed CPR on him.

Groom collapses at his wedding, guest performs CPR

Intense search ongoing for teen lost in Modi'in River

Emergency and rescue forces continued intensive search efforts on Wednesday for a teenage boy who was swept away by a flash flood in the Modi’in River, near the city of Modi’in Illit.

Intense search ongoing for teen lost in Modi'in River

Life Of Kindness:

United Hatzalah motorcycle medic killed in crash

Hami Erlanger, a father of five from Harish and a United Hatzalah volunteer, has been identified as the man killed in the road accident on Route 611.

United Hatzalah motorcycle medic killed in crash

Watch:

US ambassadors wow the crowd at United Hatzalah Sukkot concert

At the United Hatzalah concert, Ambassador Huckabee, Ambassador Friedman, and Elon Gold wow the crowd with “Sweet Home Yerushalayim,” a twist on a classic tune.

US ambassadors wow the crowd at United Hatzalah Sukkot concert

Avi treated the wounded in JM attack: 'A very difficult scene'

Avi Suissa, a United Hatzalah medic, described the first moments at the Ramot junction attack in Jerusalem, "A very difficult morning".

Avi treated the wounded in JM attack: 'A very difficult scene'

MK Moshe Gafni:

'If Attorney General is hurt, haredim will be first to help her'

MK Moshe Gafni harshly criticizes Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, accusing her of deliberately targeting the haredi community and noting that United Hatzalah volunteers would be the first to offer aid if she needed it.

'If Attorney General is hurt, haredim will be first to help her'

Message From Eli Beer: A time for action and unity

The past few days in Israel have been nothing short of devastating. A barrage of hypersonic missiles, explosive-laden drones, and relentless rocket fire launched by Iran and its proxies has rained down on cities across the country, leaving destruction, trauma, and heartbreak in its wake.

Message From Eli Beer: A time for action and unity

Witkoff:

'Iran can not achieve its deadly ambitions, no matter the cost'

At United Hatzalah Gala, US envoy Steve Witkoff vows unwavering support for Israel, denounces Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and affirms commitment to bringing hostages home.

'Iran can not achieve its deadly ambitions, no matter the cost'

Inter-organizational think tank convenes to crack toughest cases

A group of Israel's emergency response organizations meets in Samaria to study unsolved disappearances over the last two years in Israel.

Inter-organizational think tank convenes to crack toughest cases

United Hatzalah VP:

October 7th forced Jews to see our shared destiny

Dovi Maisel, the Vice President of Operations of United Hatzalah joined the special Arutz Sheva broadcast at the Burnt Vehicles Compound in Southern Israel to speak about the heroism and miracles of October 7th.

October 7th forced Jews to see our shared destiny

Without a Trace:

Ofakim man vanished, search entering its third day

Boris Shuster, a retired engineer, went out for his usual walk on Thursday, but his cell phone went dead and he has been missing ever since. A massive search effort is underway to find him.

Ofakim man vanished, search entering its third day

During siren:

Woman resuscitated after collapsing while running to shelter

A woman in her 60s collapsed due to apparent cardiac arrest while running to shelter during a siren in Kiryat Bialik. First responders were able to restart her heart and resuscitated her.

Woman resuscitated after collapsing while running to shelter

'Staunch supporter of Israel'

United Hatzalah congratulates Trump's pick for Commerce Secretary

United Hatzalah congratulated Howard Lutnick who has donated millions of dollars to the organization.

United Hatzalah congratulates Trump's pick for Commerce Secretary

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather donates 1,000 bulletproof vests

World-renowned boxing champion Floyd Mayweather visits United Hatzalah headquarters in Jerusalem, donates 1,000 new bulletproof vests and helmets.

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather donates 1,000 bulletproof vests

As tensions escalate:

First response organization adds 31 ambulances

Significant boost for Israel’s emergency medical response: United Hatzalah adds 31 new ambulances to emergency fleet.

First response organization adds 31 ambulances

New podcast offers inside look at emergency response in Israel

The series covers significant emergency events in Israel's history, featuring firsthand accounts from those directly involved in the emergency response.

New podcast offers inside look at emergency response in Israel

Knesset Speaker visits U. Hatzalah HQ amid security concerns

Amid escalating security concerns from Hezbollah and Iran, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana visited the national headquarters of United Hatzalah in Jerusalem on Wednesday.

Knesset Speaker visits U. Hatzalah HQ amid security concerns

In memory of fallen:

United Hatzalah, Miriam Adelson launch new emergency fleet

76 new ambucycles mark 76 years since the founding of the State of Israel as new first response fleet dedicated in memory of fallen soldiers and volunteers.

United Hatzalah, Miriam Adelson launch new emergency fleet

At United Hatzalah gala:

Eric Adams declares ‘Eden Golan Day’

NYC mayor honors Israeli singer Eden Golan, adds, 'We know you should have won the total contest.'

Eric Adams declares ‘Eden Golan Day’

Los Angeles:

Gala held to support Israel’s volunteer first responders

United Hatzalah Los Angeles Gala raises $12 million to fund lifesaving in Israel.

Gala held to support Israel’s volunteer first responders

Police prepare for mass invasion from Jenin region

The Israel Police have been preparing for an event similar to the October 7th massacre to strike other areas in Israel, including the need to evacuate casualties and handle multiple combat zones simultaneously.

Police prepare for mass invasion from Jenin region

Floyd Mayweather given Hatzalah 'Lifesaver Award'

Former boxing world champion Floyd Mayweather visits United Hatzalah headquarters in Jerusalem, says he hopes "the entire world adopts the Hatzalah model of providing medical treatment within 90 seconds."

Floyd Mayweather given Hatzalah 'Lifesaver Award'

PM visits United Hatzalah headquarters

Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife Sara tour headquarters of United Hatzalah, see footage captured from October 7 attacks.

PM visits United Hatzalah headquarters

In fallen soldiers' memory:

Tiberias first responders get new equipment

‘In your blood you shall live’: Five defibrillators donated in memory of Tiberias fallen soldiers.

Tiberias first responders get new equipment

Shabbat Retreat Rescue:

EMTs and Physician save woman from allergic reaction

United Hatzalah volunteer EMT Yehuda Levi was resting at home when his son informed him that someone at the door needed assistance. He quickly ran over, immediately recognizing that the young woman was experiencing a severe anaphylactic episode.

EMTs and Physician save woman from allergic reaction

PA crew found with stolen Israeli medical equipment

Following foiled terrorist attack in Binyamin region, Palestinian Authority ambulance crew found to possess stolen United Hatzalah vests, helmets, and other equipment.

PA crew found with stolen Israeli medical equipment

Physician saves passenger during mid-flight medical crisis

Patient loses consciousness twice, flight makes emergency landing at recommendation of doctor traveling on the same flight.

Physician saves passenger during mid-flight medical crisis

Man revived after being found lifeless in Jerusalem playground

United Hatzalah volunteers save man lying on ground in Ezrat Torah neighborhood after resident sees him from his window.

Man revived after being found lifeless in Jerusalem playground

Two injured after rocket hits residential building in Ashkelon

Two women injured by shrapnel, several suffer shock, after rocket strikes Ashkelon residential building, causing significant damage.

Two injured after rocket hits residential building in Ashkelon

Philadelphia:

Jewish-owned falafel shop mobbed by anti-Israel activists

Pro-Palestinian protesters target falafel shop owned by Jewish celebrity chef Michael Solomonov, following donation to United Hatzalah.

Jewish-owned falafel shop mobbed by anti-Israel activists

United Hatzalah holds mass casualty training in Arab village

United Hatzalah Muslim volunteers oin IDF and hold training drill simulating missile attack in Kafr Qassem.

United Hatzalah holds mass casualty training in Arab village

After battle on Gaza border:

IDF soldier meets ambulance team who saved his life

United Hatzalah volunteer ambulance team reunites with soldier after Gaza periphery rescue.

IDF soldier meets ambulance team who saved his life

'I was deeply moved':

United Hatzalah President recalls meeting with President Biden

United Hatzalah President Eli Beer met Biden during his visit to Israel: He was shocked by the horrors our volunteers witnessed.

United Hatzalah President recalls meeting with President Biden

Unprecedented challenges

United Hatzalah Calls for Support

Israel stands on the precipice of a profound challenge, and United Hatzalah of Israel is at the forefront. Click here to help.

United Hatzalah Calls for Support

'We stopped counting the dead'

Haredi first responders recount horrors of massacre

First responder says Hamas's goal was not only to murder but to cause indescribable suffering.

Haredi first responders recount horrors of massacre

Despite war with Hamas:

Netivot EMT celebrates wedding with help of Jerusalem vendors

Netivot EMT's wedding celebrated despite war, with help from United Hatzalah, Jerusalem vendors.

Netivot EMT celebrates wedding with help of Jerusalem vendors

IDF rescues Muslim doctor held hostage by Hamas

Muslim doctor shot and held hostage by Hamas, used as human shield, rescued by IDF.

IDF rescues Muslim doctor held hostage by Hamas

7 hurt in rocket attack on Jerusalem area

Multiple people injured by 3 direct hits from rockets in towns surrounding Jerusalem.

7 hurt in rocket attack on Jerusalem area

EMT and Rabbi shot by Hamas sniper while attempting rescue

United Hatzalah volunteer EMT Rabbi Chaim Sassi was shot and seriously wounded in Sderot while attempting to rescue a police officer.

EMT and Rabbi shot by Hamas sniper while attempting rescue

United Hatzalah raises preparedness to highest level

The medevac helicopters of United Hatzalah and Lahak Aviation evacuated some of the injured to hospitals in central Israel

United Hatzalah raises preparedness to highest level

United Hatzalah:

This is how to have a safe and happy Sukkot

With volunteers already treating several Sukkot-related injuries, the organization asks to follow a few guidelines during the holiday.

This is how to have a safe and happy Sukkot

President Herzog:

'When I hear 'start-up nation' I think of Hatzalah volunteers'

United Hatzalah kicked off its 18th year with a ceremony at the President’s Residence.

'When I hear 'start-up nation' I think of Hatzalah volunteers'

Baby suffers severs allergic reaction, is revived by EMTs

10-month old girl suffers reaction to milk following end of Yom Kippur fast, begins to cry again after receiving Epipen injection.

Baby suffers severs allergic reaction, is revived by EMTs

Jerusalem:

Woman saved by 3 consecutive EpiPen injections

Woman suffers severe allergic reaction after accidentally consuming fish in a Jerusalem restaurant.

Woman saved by 3 consecutive EpiPen injections

Tragedy in Petah Tikva:

Baby suffocates, mother not informed

Hodaya Cohen, a 4-month-old baby, dies after allegedly suffocating while in nursery. Her mother hears about it from the hospital.

Baby suffocates, mother not informed

Morocco earthquake:

Israeli volunteers open medical clinics in remote villages

United Hatzalah opens medical clinics in Atlas Mountains to aid victims of Morocco earthquake.

Israeli volunteers open medical clinics in remote villages

United Hatzalah completes preparations for Rosh Hashanah in Uman

Many thousands of Hasidim visit grave of sage Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Ukraine every Rosh Hashana.

United Hatzalah completes preparations for Rosh Hashanah in Uman

Groom injured during wedding ceremony in Bnei Brak

A groom was rushed from his wedding to hospital care after a part of the wedding ceremony went awry.

Groom injured during wedding ceremony in Bnei Brak

IDF, United Hatzalah drill simulates response to shooting attack

Amidst wave of terror attacks, IDF medical teams and United Hatzalah hold joint drill simulating response to shooting.

IDF, United Hatzalah drill simulates response to shooting attack

Elderly man saved after being trapped for over 24 hours

78-year-old rescued by United Hatzalah volunteer after falling and becoming trapped in his bathroom for over a day.

Elderly man saved after being trapped for over 24 hours

Two drownings in less than an hour

Two individuals pulled from water without vital signs inside a single hour. Only one survived.

Two drownings in less than an hour

Woman revived after suffering cardiac arrest at nursing home

63-year-old woman revived after undergoing 30 minutes of resuscitation efforts.

Woman revived after suffering cardiac arrest at nursing home

Dimona girl nearly drowns in home pool - and is revived by EMTs

'The young girl was already blue, it was miraculous that her pulse came back,' EMTs recall.

Dimona girl nearly drowns in home pool - and is revived by EMTs

3-year-old revived after suffering cardiac arrest in Ashdod park

Regains consciousness in hospital, hours after being revived by defibrillator administered by United Hatzalah volunteers.

3-year-old revived after suffering cardiac arrest in Ashdod park