Magen David Adom

Fight over blood donations reaches Prime Minister

Leaders of boycott against MDA blood donations turn to Bennett to force Health Minister to restore terms 'mother' and 'father' to form.

Blood supplies running dangerously low, but MDA won't back down

Decision to replace 'Father' & 'Mother' with 'Parents 1 & 2' led to boycott of blood donations; MDA then deleted all reference to parents.

MDA 'amenable' to expanding number of authorized EMTs

MDA denies it refrains from alerting United Hatzalah to emergencies, claims only Health Ministry can add to list of approved EMTs.

United Hatzalah volunteer begs for single emergency call center

MK Idit Silman heads a heated debate taking place today over the issue of unifying MDA call center with United Hatzalah center

Israeli killed in accident in Samaria

Israeli killed, two Palestinian Arabs lightly injured in accident near Barkan industrial zone.

IDF soldier injured in ramming attack in Binyamin region

Driver & passenger arrested, sent for interrogation.

Report: MDA used less effective tests for rapid testing

New report by Central Lab for Viruses shows MDA used test which are less effective at detecting Omicron than other tests.

United Hatzalah lauds bill to unify emergency call numbers

United Hatzalah celebrates government's support for bill which would create single, unified phone number for calls for ambulances.

Ministers spar over bill to combine emergency call centers

Most support move but doubt wisdom of instituting "dramatic change during time of crisis."

Coalition chairwoman pushes for joint emergency call centers

MK Idit Silman is pushing for joint MDA and United Hatzalah call centers, to the chagrin of the MDA.

6 hurt by grenade thrown at mob leader's wedding

Grenade thrown into ballroom in Rehovot during wedding of leader of large criminal organization.

At least 8 killed in Jordan Valley accident

A truck accident in the Jordan Valley has caused a mass casualty incident with at least ten injured or dead.

4-year-old shot and killed in playground in Galilee

Toddler hit by stray bullet while playing in northern Israel.

MDA kicks off 4th dose vaccination drive for elderly Israelis

Magen David Adom began vaccinating the elderly in residential homes with the fourth vaccine

'Double donation day': Over 140 braids, nearly 200 blood units

144 hair braids and 194 blood units donated at 'double donation day' run by Magen David Adom and Zichron Menachem.

Body of young man found in Yarkon River

Police investigate after passerby finds body floating in river.

Two years after suffering cardiac arrest, Eyal became an EMT

'Today I am in a place of giving and helping others, thanks to the MDA team who helped me and saved my life,' Eyal says.

MDA holds mass casualty drill on Jerusalem-Tel Aviv train

MDA participates in the 'Chariots of the Gods' drill, simulating multiple-casualty incident caused by a fire in a train full of passengers.

MDA's AI technology adopted in new system unveiled in US

MDA's cutting-edge ambulance dispatch technology is now being used in the US by Hatzalah South Florida.

Knesset committee: A single number for all emergencies

Knesset Health Committee members: 'Time to establish one emergency medical dispatch center with one emergency number.

Magen David Adom: In-school vaccination against COVID-19

Magen David Adom team members are providing COVID-19 vaccinations at the schools, to children aged 5-11 years old.

MDA and Hatzalah organizations form worldwide EMS network

MDA leverages its experience to train American Hatzalah teams. Israeli Hatzalah organizations form integral part of MDA's roster

Israel's MDA holds emergency training exercise with UAE

Magen David Adom holds joint virtual simulation training exercise with UAE's Ambulance Services, with EU observers.

'Eagle' emergency exercise at Ben Gurion Airport

Magen David Adom provides medical treatment to 250 people simulating injured passengers.

8-year-old girl killed in Beit Shemesh car accident

First-responders, doctors unable to revive child who was run over by vehicle.

Magen David Adom to change forms to say 'mother' and 'father'?

A few months ago, MDA changed its registration forms to accommodate LGBT families. Now, that decision may be reversed.

Two youths suspected of stealing MDA ambulance

Police investigating after youths take ambulance on a joyride to northern Israel.

Yeshiva deans ban students from donating blood

Several Zionist yeshivas discovered students would have to enter names of "Parent 1" and "Parent 2" on MDA forms.

Two dead in one morning on Israel's roads

Private car overturns after colliding with truck, trapping driver inside.

6 hurt in wall collapse in Kafr Kanna

2 seriously hurt, including a man trapped under rubble for 2 hours, in collapse at construction site in northern Israel.

Magen David Adom on high alert as Yom Kippur begins

MDA stations throughout the country reinforced on Yom Kippur. Hospitals will operate in an emergency format.

MDA releases recording of call about Jerusalem stabbing

This is what was heard in the MDA call center when the stabbing in the Jerusalem central bus station was reported.

COVID testing in Uman collapses into chaos

No one can return home without a test result, but many tests taken on Monday still weren't ready three days later.

MDA teams in Uman report high percentage of positive tests

MDA teams running the testing centers in Uman report a high percentage of positive COVID-19 test results.

MDA sends 70 EMTs to Uman for Rosh Hashanah

MDA anticipates administering 10,000 Covid tests to ensure people returning from Uman do not spread Delta variant.

SIx-year-old is forgotten in vehicle - and dies

In southern Israel, Magen David Adom forced to declare death of a 6-year-old who was forgotten in a vehicle.

14-year-old girl drowns while on family vacation

MDA responders managed to restore her pulse but doctors were ultimately unsuccessful in saving her.

Tel Aviv and MDA ensure COVID-19 vaccinations accessible to all

Special MDA operation allows Israelis, non-Israelis, and anyone interested, to receive a free coronavirus vaccine in central Tel Aviv.

A rapid coronavirus test - and results within 15 minutes

Magen David Adom will activate an array of rapid COVID-19 tests across the country.

MDA to give 3rd dose of COVID vaccine at Israeli nursing homes

MDA launches mass vaccination campaign for seniors at Israeli nursing homes.

Fire department launches new cutting-edge dispatch system

Israel National Fire and Rescue Authority launches new dispatch system designed for it by Magen David Adom, the country’s EMS organization.

First MDA MICU to serve Galilee Druze community opens

Mobile intensive care unit dedicated in special ceremony in presence of Druze spiritual leader in town of Julis.

Coronavirus: Nearly 90 in serious condition

MDA announces new vaccination stations for teens as number of vaccinated youth remains static, while number of new coronavirus cases rises.

Tragedy in the north: Four-year-old killed in fall from balcony

Four-year-old falls from balcony in Rekhasim local council and pronounced dead at Rambam Hospital.

MDA's new paramedics - a father and son

'When we travel together in an ambulance, the feeling is very special - not something that happens to everyone,' son Amir says.

Temperatures to reach over 100 degrees

Forecasters predict continued heat wave as Magen David Adom warns at-risk populations to avoid sun exposure as much as possible.

Children hurt in explosion at Mitzpe Ramon home

4-year-old girl, 10-year-old boy moderately hurt while playing with explosive device. 3 other children hurt.

3 PA Arabs killed in collision with Israeli car

2 vehicles overturn after colliding in Samaria. Woman in Israeli vehicle hospitalized in critical condition.

Man killed in traffic accident: 'Car was torn apart'

Driver killed in serious collision between car and truck in Jordan Valley.

Which Israeli city donates the most blood?

International Blood Donor Day at MDA: How many blood units have been donated this year? Which city is at the top of the list?

Public urged to take precautions ahead of heat wave

Magen David Adom issues warning ahead of expected heat wave, urges public to act responsibly.

They Don't Stop!

Thank you to our brave MDA staff and volunteers working around the clock to save lives!

Israel under fire: Sgt. Omer Tabib killed by Gaza terrorists

Hamas launches mortars at medical personnel attempting to treat victims of attack near Gaza border.

Strengthening MDA teams with emergency equipment and supplies

Due to the escalation in the south of Israel, MDA needs to reinforce the teams immediately with life-saving emergency equipment.

Chilling recordings of emergency networks from Meron

The MDA has released recordings of calls made on its network as the Meron disaster unfolded.

MDA paramedic: 'We removed the injured from piles of people'

Meron tragedy 'one of the greatest civilian disasters the State of Israel has ever known,' MDA Director General says.

6-year-old in critical condition after being found in car

MDA, United Hatzalah paramedics resuscitate child found with no pulse in vehicle in Beit Shemesh.

15-year-old drowns in river

MDA, United Hatzalah pull boy from river in Judean Desert, evacuate him to Hadassah hospital where he was declared dead.

1 killed, 3 hurt in car crash in north

Man killed, teen girl in serious condition, and toddler hurt in serious accident on Highway 6.

MDA vaccinates PA workers in Judea & Samaria industrial zones

Israel begins vaccinating Palestinian Arab workers at industrial zones in Judea and Samaria.