Magen David Adom

'Israel is the only country that would do something like this'

Magen David Adom officials summarize the operation to bring back to Israel the wounded victims from the attack in Istanbul.

Five wounded Israelis arrive from Turkey

Magen David Adom delegation arrives in Turkey to assist in the treatment and flying back of victims in Istanbul attack.

Shooting attack in northern Jerusalem

Drive-by shooting targets bus at Ramot Junction, attacker flees the scene with police in hot pursuit. None wounded.

Woman tragically dies in Ashdod fire

35-year-old found with no signs of life during apartment fire in coastal city; cause of blaze remains a mystery.

By the numbers: Death toll in terror wave stands at 33

Magen David Adom data shows 31 people have been seriously injured in the current wave of Arab terrorist attacks.

MDA gets largest-ever donation for blood center

Donation of $25 million from Marcus Foundation will build a new blood services center in Ramla.

MDA demands soldier pay for ambulance ride 8 years later

Soldier wounded in action near Ramallah in 2008 is now being billed by MDA for the 761 shekel ambulance ride.

14 runners hospitalized in Tel Aviv marathon

14 require hospitalization, many more need medical treatment, in what is becoming an annual tradition that has already cost two lives.

Terror wave: 33 dead, 311 wounded in 222 attacks

MDA reports 222 terror attacks over past 5 months, leaving 33 Israelis dead, 311 wounded.

Tragedy in Har Hevron: 1-year-old baby drowns

Medical teams forced to pronounce death of infant who drowned in a tub of water in southern Har Hevron; 'this is a serious tragedy.'

Two elderly people found collapsed in ditches

70-year-old woman suffering hypothermia evacuated from deep muddy ditch, hypothermic 79-year-old man likewise found in puddle.

Terror wave: 30 murdered, 301 injured

In 4-month-long terror wave, 27 people injured seriously, 8 moderately-to-seriously, 46 moderately, 11 lightly-to-moderately & 209 lightly.

Elderly man in Bat Yam nearly dies of hypothermia

85-year-old man found unconscious in his apartment rushed by MDA medics to Wolfson Hospital in Holon.

Car crash near Ofra kills 25-year-old Jewish man

Collision between Israel and Palestinian driver leaves Jewish man dead outside of Ofra.

One wounded in Jerusalem firebomb attack

Medics rush to treat lightly wounded victim who got hit by Molotov cocktail thrown by Arab terrorists on road to Ma'ale Adumim.

Three wounded in Tel Aviv car explosion

Suspected criminal car bomb in Tel Aviv leaves three wounded - two seriously, one moderately.

Tragedy in Modi'in Ilit

18-month-old child drowns in water reservoir at entrance to Modi'in Ilit.

'Wishing ambulance' brings closure to family of Tair Rada

MDA's wishing ambulance brings terminally ill Shmulik Rada to synagogue dedication in honor of slain daughter Tair.

One wounded in crop duster crash

Pilot in his 50s moderately wounded and evacuated to hospital, after crop duster hits a power line near a kibbutz in the north.

Israeli motorist killed in collision with Palestinian truck

MDA medics forced to declare death of Zvi Yehuda Grossman, 30, following accident on Route 5 near Tapuach Junction in Samaria.

With rain, wind and cold, Israel's first winter storm is upon us

Peak of the storm will hit overnight Friday with 20 centimeters of snow predicted on Mount Hermon, and light snow anticipated in Jerusalem.

Tragedy in Beitar Illit

Four-year-old boy was run over by a bus on Ha-Khoze mi-Lublin Street. Magen David Adom pronounced him dead on the scene.

By the numbers: Death toll in terror wave rises to 24

Magen David Adom with updated statistics with regards to the current Arab terror wave in Israel.

In numbers: 22 dead, 252 injured in 3 months of terror

No fewer than 169 terror attacks launched against Israelis in 120 days, MDA reveals; public asked to donate blood to meet demand.

Teen arrested for calling in false terror attack to police

Crackdown on prank calls to emergency hotlines continues after massive police deployment to Beit Shemesh yields nothing at all.

Terrorists throw rocks at MDA ambulance; none hurt

Ambulance struck while transporting patient to hospital. MDA director demands immediate response.

Forecast: Temperatures to reach freezing, MDA warns

Advisories released on frostbite, hypothermia as snow lingers on the horizon.

MDA releases terror wave stats: 225 wounded, 22 murdered

In last two months, treatment given in 7 shootings, 13 car attacks, 58 stabbings and 67 rock throwing attacks.

MDA head pays moving visit to terror mourners

Eli Bein delivers MDA uniform of son murdered by terrorists to Litman family, promises to bring joy to wedding of orphaned sister.

Baby chokes to death on marble in Bnei Brak

Tragedy: eight-month-old dies from common toy, after medics extract the marble from wind pipe and evacuate him to hospital.

MDA outraged after Red Crescent ignores Jewish victims

Magen David Adom treats all victims 'regardless of religion,' Eli Bin blasts after reports Palestinian medics ignored terror victims.

Surprise! MDA team delivers twins - before father arrives home

New mother in shock after going into active labor in a matter of minutes; babies healthy and well.

Terror wave in numbers: 11 murdered, 159 wounded

21 severely wounded, 5 moderate-to-seriously wounded, 22 moderately, 111 lightly wounded. MDA working around the clock.

Bill: Tougher fines for pranks on emergency hotlines

Terror wave prompting push to enforce laws against false emergency calls; proposals could change entire emergency hotline system.

Homefront Command head: MDA is our strategic partner

Major General Yoel Strik, head of Homefront Command, visits national MDA center. 'MDA does its job in best manner possible.'

10 Murdered in 20 Days of Arab Terror

MDA releases figures from start of the month, showing it treated 112 terror victims, 11 of them seriously wounded.

Zaka Clarifies: We Treat Jewish Victims Before Terrorists

After outcry over MDA director's claim severely wounded terrorists to be treated before victims, ZAKA says Jewish victims come first.

Arab Killing Spree and the Absurdity of Israeli Compassion

'We'll Treat Terrorists First if They're More Severely Wounded'

MDA director says 'I don't have the privilege to come and sort out the wounded, we treat those wounded worst first.'

2,019 People Needed Medical Assistance over Yom Kippur

MDA first responders treat 2,019 people over Yom Kippur, 1,909 of them taken to hospitals.

'Hottest Yom Kippur In a Decade' Expected

Temperatures will soar Wednesday - testing the mettle of the millions of Israelis who will be fasting on Yom Kippur,

MDA on High Alert Ahead of Yom Kippur

Synagogues now being equipped with defibrillators and other equipment ahead of 25-hour fast; average of 2,000 people treated every year.

Young Israeli Medic Saves Life of American Tourist at Yad Vashem

While on school visit, Yam Carmel, 17, succeeded in reviving a man who collapsed from a heart attack at the Yad Vashem museum.

Dust Begins to 'Settle' Over Israel, But Not Quite Gone

Israelis should not expect clear skies until right before Rosh Hashana early next week.

80% Increase in Dust Storm-Related Injuries

Magen David Adom urges public to stay alert, indoors as over 600 people treated during dust storm; temperatures at record highs.

Over 255 Israelis Treated Amid Major Dust Storm

Magen David Adom paramedics provided medical treatment on Tuesday to hundreds of Israelis suffering from asthma, heart disease.

19-Year-Old Man Drowns in Binyamin Region Reservoir

Paramedics and doctors unable to save young man after he loses consciousness in reservoir near Ahiye.

After Helping Baby Terror Victim, MDA Medic Helps Mom, Too

The mother of Chaya Zisel Braun, who was killed in a terrorist attack, gave birth - and was helped by an ambulance driver she recognized.

Ambulance Pelted with Rocks in Jordan Valley

Terrorists throw rocks at Magen David Adom ambulance in the Jordan Valley. No one hurt, vehicle sustains damage.

11-Year-Old Falls to His Death From School Roof in Jerusalem

Tragedy strikes the capital as boy enters school to play with friends on the roof only to fall down stairway shaft.

Chandelier Accident Kills 1, Injures 21

Light fixture crashes to the floor in crowded events hall last night in Yavneh, killing a 50 year-old woman and injuring fellow attendees.

'We Immediately Gave Border Policeman Medical Treatment'

Magen David Adom paramedic Aharon Adler recounts frenzied first few minutes after stabbing attack in Jerusalem on Sunday.

Three Dead in Head-On Collision in the Negev

Three men killed, and two others seriously injured, after bus and private vehicle collide on Route 40, near Lehavim Junction.

Israel Suffers First Extreme Heat Wave of the Season

Temperatures rise into the upper 30s (90s Fahrenheit) and low 40s (100s) as a heavy heat permeates across Israel on Monday.

Gas Explosion Injures 4 in Jerusalem

Gas canister near Old City exploded, starting fire; four evacuated to area hospitals with burns, shrapnel wounds.

170 Require Treatment at Meron Lag B'Omer Celebrations

MDA says hundreds were hurt or dehydrated in massive crowds and bonfires, both at Meron and nationwide.

MDA Trains Nepalese Students in Israel to Save Lives at Home

A group of 24 students from Nepal studying in Israel will be going home, equipped with life-saving skills they picked up in Israel.

Second Shooting Thursday: One Killed in Haifa Gangland Hit

One man was killed and two more injured in what police believe was a targeted criminal shooting in Haifa.

Crisis in Nepal

229 Israelis Arrive Home; 11 Still Missing in Nepal

El-Al flight includes 15 infants; two premature babies evacuated to hospital. Netanyahu: we will continue to search for the missing.

Photos: First Israelis Return from Nepal

Magen David Adom escorts five surrogate families from Kathmandu as rescue operation continues.