Magen David Adom

Life-saving initiative for those with severe allergic reactions

MDA initiates a revolutionary new project that connects those carrying an epipen with those currently suffering from an allergic reaction.

MDA resumes operations in Judea and Samaria

Following assurances by Jewish Home MK that funds will be transferred, MDA reopens Judea and Samaria branches.

'Stop playing games with our emergency services'

Yesha Council, representing half a million Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria, rejects offer by United Hatzalah to fill in for MDA.

MDA leaves Judea and Samaria, United Hatzalah enters

Following gov't failure to transfer promised budget, Magen David Adom forced to cut Judea, Samaria. United Hatzalah steps in to help out.

MK Gafni blocks funding for Judea, Samaria emergency services

Finance Committee Chairman delays agreed budget transfer vote; MK Mualem-Refaeli furious.

Security guard's family meets team which saved his life

MDA team which treated victim stabbed in the heart by terrorist and rushed him to hospital meets family in emotional hospital visit.

United Hatzalah looks to fill in as MDA leaves Judea and Samaria

Following notice that MDA will be forced to halt activities in Judea, Samaria over budget issues, United Hatzalah aims to expand services.

Emergency medics: 'We will stop serving Judea and Samaria'

Magen David Adom Director sends letter to Netanyahu warning services in Judea and Samaria will cease over failure to transfer agreed budget.

72-year-old killed in plane crash in northern Israel

Pilot dies after 'ultralight' plane crashes in Jezreel Valley in northern Israel.

Belief in saving lives:

First: MDA volunteers in Hesder program

First 17 paramedics, students of Ofakim Yeshiva, successfully complete Magen David Adom course for Hesder students

Tragedy in Beit Shemesh

4-year-old falls to death from Beit Shemesh balcony.

Toddler in critical condition after daycare accident

1-year-old child in critical condition after being found with object wrapped around her neck in Bnei Brak daycare.

Israeli injured in stone attack near Umm al-Fahm

Terrorist throws stone at bus near Arab-Israeli town

Get through Hanukkah safely - no miracles needed

MDA presents safety guide to prevent emergencies related to upcoming Hanukkah holiday.

Toddler chokes to death in Rishon Letzion

Two-year-old toddler from Rishon LeZion dies after losing consciousness while in daycare center.

MDA safety guide for winter

Magen David Adom issues advisory calling on public to take precautions to prevent injury, illness during colder winter months.

Beitar building collapse traps workers

Ceiling collapse injures at least six in Beitar Illit, firefighters work to rescue workers trapped in building.

Magen David Adom prepares to establish Mother's Milk Bank

Association for Mother’s Milk Donation and MDA to begin operating first National Mother's Milk Bank in Israel for Premature and Sick Babies.

10 injured in fires in Kiryat Haim, Ashkelon

6 injured, including several children,in Kiryat Haim apartment fire. 4 injured from thick smoke in Ashkelon fire.

Fatality in Galilee truck crash

20-year-old killed, another 20-year-old severely injured in collision with truck in upper Galilee.

7 wounded in Tel Sheva Shooting

One person in critical condition after brawl and shooting leaves 7 wounded in Negev village.

Elderly man drowns at Bat Yam beach

Passersby pull elderly man from beach, lifeguards and paramedics attempt but fail to revive him.

Miracle on Sukkot

Toddler recovers after nearly drowning on first day of Sukkot holiday.

3 children injured after playing with grenade launcher

11-year-old children play with grenade launcher, injure themselves and cause residential building to be evacuated.

2 moderately injured while building Sukkahs

Ashdod teen, Jerusalem man hospitalized after suffering head injuries while building Sukkot booths for upcoming holiday.

For victims and volunteers, Hurricane Harvey hasn't ended

MDA staff still in Houston, operating with the American Red Cross to provide humanitarian aid to those affected by Hurricane Harvey.

Yom Kippur: Magen David Adom volunteers treat 1,659 people

Buses resume Saturday night, trains resume Sunday morning. MDA volunteers respond to 2,229 calls, treat 1,659 people.

Magen David Adom saves Uman stabbing victim

MDA receives phone call about Uman stabbing victim, paramedics arrive on the scene within seconds.

MDA’s Safety Guidelines for the Yom Kippur Fast

How to treat dehydration? How to check if an elderly man is feeling well during the fast? What to eat before and after the fast?

Magen David Adom prepares for Yom Kippur

MDA warns many injuries are caused by a lack of supervision, road accidents, and dehydration.

Terminally ill woman granted last wish - sees grandson join IDF

MDA 'Ambulance of Wishes' brings terminally ill grandmother to watch her grandson's induction at the Western Wall.

Mexico earthquake 'strongest in a century'

Mexico's President Nieto says earthquake strongest ina century, Magen David Adom paramedic says organization ready to help with anything.

United Hatzalah recognized as official EMS organization

Government recognizes United Hatzalah as official rescue organization, police say recognition will improve overall emergency response.

Girl in critical condition after near drowning on Ein Gev beach

7-year-old's family draws drowning girl from water; MDA resuscitates, evacuates to Ziv hospital by helicopter in critical condition.

IDF Medical Corps recruited for MDA Life Guardians project

New initiative will recruit thousands of IDF medical personnel to expand MDA's Life Guardians, first responder teams throughout Israel.

7 injured in head-on collision near Jericho

1 in critical condition, 2 in serious condition, following serious car crash in south.

Which IDF units donated the most blood in 2016?

IDF, Magen David Adom, hold ceremony honoring IDF units who donate large quantities of blood.

Actress in critical condition after falling 4 stories

Famous Israeli actress in unstable condition after falling out of window in Jaffa.

MDA treats 168 people over Tisha B'Av fast

Over 150 require medical assistance during 25 hour fast in midsummer heat.

'I was only lightly wounded - why waste a medic on me?'

Aharon Adler insisted on treating wounded policemen even after being shot in the leg.

MDA medics honored for treating wounded cops on Temple Mount

With bullets flying past them, a team of medics worked desperately to save the wounded policemen, and were honored today for their efforts.

Man killed in Eshkol region traffic accident

Man, 20s, trapped in van he was driving and found dead; MDA teams forced to declare death.

Man shot near Kiryat Arba

MDA and IDF medical teams treating victim of gunshot.

Female hiker suffers heat stroke

MDA reports 256 people have been treated after fainting during summer heatwave.

Health Ministry:

All emergency responders to be called via MDA Dispatch Center

1221 no longer to be advertised, yet will still operate; all calls to be routed through integrated system.

'You saved my life - please come to my son's wedding'

MDA volunteer invited to wedding of son of heart attack victim he provided life saving assistance to.

Toddler chokes during lunch

MDA paramedics treat toddler who choked on his meal. The child is listed in serious but stable condition.

4 year old chokes on toy

Child in serious condition after getting toy duck stuck in his trachea.

18 year old stabbed to death in Kfar Yona

Police search for brother of 18 year old stabbed to death in town in central Israel.

'She was lying broken on the floor - it was a terrible sight'

Medics describe vicious attack on MDA staff attempting to treat patient.

MDA medic administers aid - and is brutally attacked

Medic treating a woman in the Dead Sea area in need of medical attention is attacked by the woman's partner.

Infant electrocuted to death in the Negev

1-year old girl found electrocuted in car on Negev highway. Attempts at resuscitation fail.

2 killed in traffic accidents within an hour of each other

Two separate traffic accidents leave a child and a motorcyclist dead the same afternoon.

2 children killed in explosion in Bedouin village

8 and 10 year old children declared dead at the scene of explosion. Cause of explosion unclear.

Tragedy in Tel Aviv

12-year old boy dies in mysterious circumstances while cleaning apartment damaged by fire.

'What's most important is saving the patient'

Medics from 'competing' organizations work together in brotherhood.

10-year-old boy strangled by rope in elevator

Boy strangled after rope winds around his neck in Beit Shemesh elevator. MDA teams perform child CPR operations.

ZAKA, MDA sign cooperation between organizations

ZAKA and MDA broaden cooperation. ZAKA volunteers will be on call together with MDA personnel.

New MDA mobile app shortens stroke treatment time

Once the MDA team has examined the patient, they will instantly transfer the data required for admission to the hospital trauma department.

'I can't imagine the suffering she went through'

Friends of woman burned to death in Holon recall her life - and describe her violent death.