Magen David Adom

Drowning victim declared dead on Ashkelon beach

Medical team forced to declare death of young man pulled out of sea at the Ashkelon beach.

Driver killed by flying metal bar

52-year-old struck by iron bar dropped from another vehicle while driving in the Jezreel Valley.

Samaria Council head:

'Judea and Samaria residents have been taken hostage'

Yossi Dagan on closing of MDA stations: 'Yet again, residents are hostages of internal battles between the finance and health ministries.'

Hatzalah to 'fill gaps' of MDA in Judea and Samaria

United Hatzalah pledges to divert ambulances to Judea and Samaria after Magen David Adom reduces services following budgetary problems.

MDA to drastically cut back services in Judea and Samaria

According to report, ambulance service to shutter five stations and cut back on services in Judea and Samaria amid a budget shortfall.

Teenage girl airlifted after falling down ravine

High school student in moderate condition after falling more than 30 feet during a school hike in southern Israel.

Young woman killed after climbing electric pole

Two young persons climb electric pole in central Israeli city of Rishon Letzion. Young woman electrocuted and her death confirmed.

Indian foreign worker dies in Haifa apartment

One foreign worker dead, another injured after inhaling toxic substances from barbecue lit inside apartment.

First female haredi judge in US, Ruchie Freier, visits MDA

Watch: The first female haredi judge in the United States, Rachel 'Ruchie' Freier, visits Israel's national first aid organization

Motorcyclist killed in accident in north

45-year-old driver apparently skidded on Route 89 and was trapped under safety railing. Police investigating.

Viewer discretion: Man jumps to death at train platform

Man of about 30 takes own life at Beit Yehoshua train station; body thrown back onto platform hitting other passengers.

11-year-old dies after falling 12 stories

Child falls from high-rise balcony in Kiryat Yam, pronounced dead at the hospital.

MDA bills widow of murdered terror victim for ambulance ride

Widow of Rabbi Itamar Ben-Gal, who was stabbed to death by terrorist in February, receives bill for ambulance evacuation of slain husband.

First MDAthon in Israel: 'Start-up to save lives'

New life-saving technologies developed at special gathering of medical volunteers and professionals.

Emergency medics treat 1,728 people over Yom Kippur

Magen David Adom teams had a busy Yom Kippur, treating 1,728 people - including 228 who felt ill from the fast.

Magen David Adom on high alert for Yom Kippur

MDA raises alert level, prepares helicopters, ambulances, and volunteers for expected spike in medical emergencies.

Philippines to network with Israeli emergency medical service

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte vows cooperation with Israel's largest emergency first response organization.

3 wounded in Afula shooting

Police search for vehicle which fled scene of shooting. 3 wounded, 1 seriously.

Toddler nearly drowns in Gilboa

3-year-old in critical condition after nearly drowning in pool.

Paramedic stopped by police after speeding to treat cop's dad

Manhunt ends after speeding paramedic found to be rushing to save policeman's father.

MDA and United Hatzalah to cooperate

Health Ministry launches new information application to bring about cooperation between emergency organizations MDA and United Hatzalah.

Elderly tourist drowns at beach

82-year-old Ukrainian tourist dies at Olga beach in Hadera.

Rescuer drowns after saving woman

30-year-old man dies after rescuing 23-year-old woman from drowning at Ashdod beach.

70-year-old dies in rappelling accident

Elderly man dies after falling 60 feet while rappelling in cave near Karnei Shomron.

Number of summer drownings reaches nearly 50

Magen David Adom urges public to listen to lifeguards, take safety precautions.

Man drowns during ritual purification

50-year-old man dies while immersing himself in the sea before his grandson's Brit Milah.

Woman killed as car overturns

2 critically injured, 2 lightly to moderately hurt after vehicle overturns on Negev highway in deadly accident.

Summer: A time for Jewish unity and saving Jewish lives

3 children injured in Golan traffic accident

5 injured, including 2 children in serious condition after head-on collision in northwestern Golan Heights.

Passenger plane makes emergency landing at Ben Gurion Airport

Plane with 178 passengers forced to return to Israel after experiencing engine trouble.

First time in IDF:

The blood transfusions that will save soldiers' lives

IDF to replace current blood supply with whole blood, significantly increasing effectiveness of battlefield transfusions.

8-year-old badly hurt in traffic accident

Child seriously hurt after being struck by car in Elad.

5-year-old dies after pool accident

Child from Beit El hospitalized after nearly downing last week passes away. Funeral to take place Friday.

'Proud to be a part of Israeli delegation helping in Guatemala'

Tal Rabin joins Israeli aid delegation that left for Guatemala following the eruption of the volcano Fuego.

Driver loses control of vehicle, hits cafe

6-year-old boy hurt as driver accidentally crashes into Tel Aviv cafe.

2 killed in Negev traffic accident

Car split in two after collision with bus in Negev, killing 2.

Gaza rejects medicine from IDF

Body coordinating 'Return Marches' refuses to accept medicine delivery from IDF and any medicine originating with 'massacre perpetrators'.

Toddler in critical condition after nearly drowning in tub

Police investigating near-drowning of baby at Mevasseret Zion home.

10-month-old in serious condition after head stuck in crib bars

MDA teams resuscitate toddler who was without a pulse after nearly suffocating in her bed in Jerusalem.

Watch: Legendary Colonel Rokney returns to parade grounds

For 34 years, Col. Rokney oversaw the Mount Herzl Independence Day ceremony. Now he returns for a special presentation.

Ambulance driver's 'baptism by fire'

MDA team delivers baby in ambulance during their first shift.

Great-grandson of Gerrer Rebbe killed in traffic accident

1 killed, six injured when car carrying haredi students overturns on way back from Meron.

'I understood this wasn't a routine fire'

Firefighting and Rescue Negev region commander reconstructs Be'er Sheva fire where baby girl was killed and brother seriously injured.

MK Oren Hazan injured in car crash

Likud MK hurt in traffic accident in central Israel.

'A pleasant and beloved man'

Matania Stern, Religious High School teacher, stopped his car at roadside, exited and was run over. Gedera mayor eulogizes.

The full guide for safe Passover preparations

As Passover holiday approaches, MDA presents 'the complete guide to celebrating the festival safely.'

The boy who dressed up as the man who saved his life

Shalom Dovber Yonah, 12, visits the MDA paramedics who saved his life, dressed up as one of them.

No more paying for ambulance rides to the hospital?

Knesset passes amendment making it easier for MDA to pay for ambulance evacuations without involving patient or family in the process.

MDA shares knowledge with Ecuadorian Red Cross

Ecuador's Red Cross honors Israeli ambassador, MDA organization, citing assistance in building up Red Cross program.

Gas tank explosion sparks three fires in Tel Aviv

Three fires sparked in northern Tel Aviv from gas tank explosion leaving 4 injured, forcing evacuation of residential buildings.

Real Madrid soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo joins MDA campaign

Real Madrid's Portuguese-born forward Cristiano Ronaldo joins MDA to help promote life-saving blood drive in Israel.

Israel holds drill simulating terror attack with mass casualties

MDA joins IDF's Home Front Command, Health Ministry, fire department, security and emergency forces in comprehensive mass casualty drill.

Terror attack victim reunited with MDA rescue team

Man critically wounded in deadly Har Adar terror attack meets the paramedics who saved his life.

Money finally released for Judea, Samaria emergency services

MK Smotrich: 'This crisis never should have happened. Nothing justifies playing with the lives of our citizens.'

Gur Hassidic movement bans emergency responders

Gur bans members from volunteering as paramedics or with police department, warns children of volunteers will be removed from school.

1 ambulance, 1 shift, 2 births

2 women give birth in same MDA ambulance in Modi'in Friday.

Gay men allowed to donate blood without restriction in Israel

In policy change, gay men won't be subject to time frame restriction when donating blood in Israel. MDA: 'Important step towards equality.'

Judea & Samaria MDA budget saga: Finance Committee gridlocked

Battle for Judea & Samaria MDA funding continues led by MK Bezalel Smotrich; MK Gafni closes meeting after his proposal was voted down.

Two in critical condition at Tiberias Marathon

Two suffer heat stroke during marathon and evacuated to hospital; eleven more injured during event and treated by MDA teams.

Adelsons donate new armored ambulances for Judea, Samaria

MDA inaugurates four new armored ambulances intended for us in Judea and Samaria. 'The point is to save lives.'