United Hatzalah

Hanukkah party:

95-year-old woman saved by grandson after nearly choking

United Hatzalah EMT springs into action to save his own grandmother during family Hanukkah party.

Elderly man nearly chokes on jelly donut

70-year-old man hospitalized in serious condition after nearly choking on Hanukkah treat.

Beit Shemesh teen collapses, is revived by first responders

14-year-old girl suffers respiratory distress and collapses at entrance to her school

One year after his murder:

Plaque memorializing Eli Kay unveiled in Jerusalem

The memorial plaque for the South African immigrant who was murdered by an Arab terrorist was unveiled by Jerusalem's Mayor Moshe Lion.

Medical teams shot at while treating victims of Highway 6 attack

United Hatzalah paramedics come under fire while responding to attack on Highway 6 near Modi'in.

Volunteer EMT dies - the third tragedy for his family

EMT Yoel Souisa killed in traffic accident. His father was killed in a terrorist attack, his brother died in 2010 Carmel fire disaster.

Shfar’am:

Man seriously injured in stabbing incident is rescued by EMTs

United Hatzalah paramedic rushes to scene of stabbing in Arab town, saving life of victim.

At first-ever Paris gala:

French community raises 450k for EMS group

French community raises 450,000 € in support for Friends of United Hatzalah in first-ever Paris gala.

Ashdod Woman Revived After Suffering Cardiac Arrest On Street

EMTs arrive within 30 seconds after elderly woman collapses, revive her with CPR.

At 40 weeks pregnant, EMT delivers someone else's baby

Volunteer emergency first responder in Jerusalem helps to deliver a baby - while being 40 weeks pregnant herself.

Jerusalem man saved after suffering cardiac arrest

Early morning rescue saves the life of Jerusalem man who suffered cardiac arrest in front of his family.

Preschooler saved by quick-thinking EMT armed with Epipen

Young girl in Herzliya suffers anaphylactic reaction in preschool, is saved by quick acting EMT.

Man meets with rescuers after suffering cardiac arrest on bus

After being saved by United Hatzalah volunteers on a Bnei Brak bus, man is reunited with his rescuers.

Jerusalem: Elderly man revived after suffering cardiac arrest

Jerusalem octogenarian suffers cardiac arrest, is revived by volunteer EMTs.

Rosh Haayin woman nearly chokes, revived by first responders

United Hatzalah EMTs revive woman in her 40s nearly choked in her home in Rosh Haayin.

Man, woman killed in traffic accident in the south

Couple killed in collision with truck carrying many cars on Highway 90 near Kibbutz Yahel.

Bnei Brak:

85-year-old woman in serious condition after fall

Woman apparently tripped & fell down flight of stairs

95-year-old Beer Sheva woman saved after cardiac arrest

United Hatzalah EMTs successfully resuscitate 95-year-old woman who suffered cardiac arrest.

Boy hospitalized his entire life brought to the Western Wall

Western Wall Foundation, Herzog Hospital, and United Hatzalah team up to bring hospital-confined child to Western Wall

Medical equipment destroyed in arson attack in Jerusalem

The car of United Hatzalah volunteer Dr. Yishai Ben Uri was set ablaze on Saturday in the neighborhood of Silwan in Jerusalem.

Netivot man collapses on sidewalk, is revived by EMTs

Paramedics resuscitate man in his 60s in Netivot after he was found unconscious.

Woman injured in rock-throwing attack on her car

Woman driving near Rechava in Judea and Samaria struck in arm by stone thrown through her windshield.

Mentalist Lior Suchard: ‘I love spreading wonder and happiness’

Israel National News speaks to famous Israeli mentalist Lior Suchard about his career and future plans.

Premature baby delivered in breech birth - with video guidance

EMT first responders deliver a baby under video guidance of senior physicians and midwives from Barzilai Hospital.

Seminary student suffers anaphylactic reaction on Simchat Torah

Student in Nachlaot neighborhood revived by United Hatzalah EMTs after eating salad containing peanuts on Simchat Torah.

Newborn Suffers Cardiac Arrest In Herzliya Mall

United Hatzalah volunteers revive baby whose mother called for help in mall.

Avraham Fried, Mordechai Shapiro, Lior Suchard delight Jerusalem

World famous mentalist Lior Suchard joins Jewish music stars Avraham Fried and Mordechai Shapiro wow crowd at United Hatzalah concert.

Dramatic rescue:

Holocaust survivor rescued from Donetsk

Risking their lives, two United Hatzalah ambulance drivers rescue 86-year-old Holocaust survivor whose home in Ukraine was shelled.

United Hatzalah sends relief mission to Florida after hurricane

United Hatzalah sends hurricane relief mission to battered Florida just a week after sending similar mission to Puerto Rico.

Uman: 1,750 people treated at medical clinic

5 people taken to hospitals from clinic near Rabbi Nachman of Breslov's tomb on Rosh Hashanah.

Israeli delegation sets out to provide relief in Puerto Rico

Israeli delegation departs to Puerto Rico to offer psychological and medical aid in wake of Hurricane Fiona.

David Friedman, Miriam Adelson headline United Hatzalah gala

Jay Leno, Liraz Charhi, and Rick Caruso take part in gala event raising $12 million for emergency medical organization United Hatzalah.

Hatzalah prepares for Rosh Hashanah pilgrims in Uman

Israeli, American, and Ukrainian governments have warned Jewish pilgrims not to visit Uman due to danger of war with Russia.

Gush Etzion woman saved by neighbor's EpiPen

Rosh Tzurim woman suffers anaphylactic shock, but is saved by member of her community with an EpiPen.

8-year-old critically injured in bus accident in Ashdod

2 children struck by bus in Ashdod.

Three men reunited with the rescuers who saved their lives

At a celebratory event held in honor of United Hatzalah volunteers and their work, three men reunite with those who saved their lives.

7-month-old baby revived after near-drowning in southern Israel

7-month-old Bedouin baby who drowned in a pail of water revived by doctor and volunteer EMT.

8-year-old boy saved after being hit by car in northern Israel

‘’Being in the right place and the right time’.’ A young boy in Nazareth is saved after being struck by a car.

Tiberias: EMTs save 73-year-old man after sudden cardiac arrest

73-year-old man in Tiberias successfully resuscitated after a sudden cardiac arrest early Sunday morning.

Woman chokes - and suffers cardiac arrest

Beitar Illit man and Haifa woman saved in separate incidents involving successful CPR - 15 minutes apart.

Israeli law firms hold basketball fundraiser for United Hatzalah

'A League of Their Own': Major Israeli law firms host fundraising basketball tournament for United Hatzalah.

Gantz visits United Hatzalah HQ as bulletproof vests inaugurated

Defense Minister and two MKs join ceremony marking 'inauguration' of 1,500 new bulletproof ceramic vests for emergency responders.

Arab EMT: 'Shootings are common in our society'

Sakhnin gunshot victim treated by United Hatzalah EMTs amidst ongoing wave of violence In Arab sector.

Former WH official donates ambulance to Israeli rescue service

Jason Greenblatt, former White House Envoy to the Middle East, dedicates ambucycle to United Hatzalah.

Teen drowns at Tiberias beach

19-year-old drowns in Kineret.

Beachgoers, here's how to keep your children safe

United Hatzalah issues list of safety regulations to prevent drowning on the Kinneret during peak vacation time.

Saving a life - under rocket fire

Be'er Sheva man who suffered cardiac arrest after rocket barrage from Gaza is fired towards the city is successfully revived in seconds.

Man collapses in Silwan, revived by first responders

Volunteer EMT diverts to emergency, succeeds in saving life of 60-year-old man.

United Hatzalah raises 200k in first-ever Tel Aviv summer event

'If there is one organization I can get behind and support, it is United Hatzalah,' attendee says.

Tourist resuscitated after collapsing in Zichron Yaakov

United Hatzalah volunteer performs CPR for 3 minutes on man who collapsed right outside restaurant.

American teens help save life of Ashdod resident

'Having my first CPR be a successful one is something that I will never forget.'

Against All Odds: EMTs save man in his 90s in Rishon Letzion

EMTs perform successful CPR on a man in his 90s with a severe medical background

Kiryat Ono man rescued after nearly drowning in pool

Lifeguard rescues man seen floating unmoving in public pool.

US and Canadian teens train in Israel to become lifesavers

NCSY Teams Up With United Hatzalah to train 50 teens as first responders culminating in a major mass-casualty-incident training drill.

Be’er Sheva man breathes on his own after 50 minutes of CPR

Be’er Sheva man resuscitated after wife finds him unconscious at home.

Medical personnel save life of man choking in seniors' home

Man, 62, chokes on boureka in seniors home, is saved by nearby EMTs and alert nurses.

Infant girl dies after being left in hot car

Alert passersby noticed the infant and brought her into a nearby synagogue, alerting emergency services.

Be'er Sheva:

Government worker saves man who collapsed outside office

Septuagenarian collapses outside government office in Be’er Sheva, is saved by EMT who works in the building.

Muslim paramedic joins operation to rescue Jewish refugees

Muslim paramedic joins collaborative operation to rescue Jewish Ukrainian refugees.

4-year-old nearly drowns after suffering seizure in pool

Lifeguard, first responders save four-year-old boy who suffered seizure while swimming in pool in Pardes Chana.