United Hatzalah

Bicyclist killed in car accident in central Israel

Car crashes into bicyclist near Sha'alvim in Modi'in area, leaving one dead.

Man suffers cardiac arrest mid-workout, saved by gym members

2 United Hatzalah volunteers save man who collapsed at Givat Shmuel gym.

Ramle:

Multi-faith mass casualty incident training exercise

Drill brings together Muslim, Christian, and Jewish, EMS volunteers in a show of brotherhood and professionalism.

Armed With Epipens:

EMTs save 2 suffering anaphylactic shock from dairy

Two severe anaphylactic shock victims are saved in less than an hour by EMTs carrying Epipens.

London gala raises £1.3M for Israeli first response organization

London gala includes artist auction, raises £1.3 million for United Hatzalah of Israel.

'Delicate balance'

Pyschotrauma support following deadly crash that killed cop

After volunteer cop was killed by drunk Arab driver, doctor from United Hatzalah provides psychological first aid to those affected.

Nahariya man collapses mid-exercise at a local gym

A hospital staffer and volunteer EMT arrived in less than a minute, and began CPR, successfully reviving the man.

Man collapses without warning, swift response saves his life

United Hatzalah volunteer and MDA team performed CPR for 30 minutes to restore pulse & breathing.

Saving a life - with the press of a button

Congregant alerts emergency services to a cardiac arrest in a synagogue, EMTs and a first response physician respond, saving the man’s life.

Cardiac Arrest:

Man collapses Shabbat morning - wakes up on Shavuot

Man collapses on Shabbat morning in Pisgat Ze'ev, wakes up on Shavuot, thanks to quick acting EMTs.

Jewish, Arab EMTs save teen wounded in Umm al-Fahm gun battle

19-year-old wounded by gunfire in Israeli Arab town. Jewish and Arab emergency first responders team up to treat him.

Parachutist dies in crash in central Israel

Man in his 30s killed when parachuting near Beit Shemesh.

A heart-stopping Talmud Lesson

EMTs save the life of a Kfar Chabad man who collapsed during a Talmud lesson in a local synagogue.

Givatayim jogger collapses mid-stride

Jogger in his 30s suffers sudden cardiac arrest, only recovers after two defibrilator shocks plus CPR.

Marking Jerusalem Day with Hallel - and saving a life

A school worker in Petach Tikvah suffers a sudden cardiac arrest and is revived by EMTs

Greater New York community raises $6m for United Hatzalah Israel

Over 1,000 people gather at the third annual United Hatzalah gala in New York - and donate $6 million.

Saving a life: The best reason to get out of bed in the morning

Woman in Tur'an suffers cardiac arrest during breakfast and is successfully resuscitated by EMTs.

Tel Aviv: CPR rescue on Platform 2

A man waiting for his train suffers a cardiac arrest and was resuscitated by a fellow waiting passenger, a volunteer EMT

The cherry on top: Helping both the patient and caretaker

Woman in her 70s loses consciousness in Rishon Lezion, is revived by an ambulance crew just finishing their shift.

Of Cows, Coffee, and Successful CPR

EMT saves the life of a cowshed worker who collapsed while drinking his morning coffee

United Hatzalah: 47 people treated so far in Meron

United Hatzalah EMS volunteers treat 47 people in Meron, mostly for minor injuries.

Deceased man triggers tough memories for responding EMT

'It was very similar to how my brother was found after he died, the wave of sadness hit me really hard,' EMT says.

United Hatzalah gearing up for Meron pilgrimage

United Hatzalah completes preparations for providing medical security to the pilgrims of Meron.

Man shot in gas station saved by EMT’s quick response

Shooting in Arab town leaves one wounded, perpetrator is still on the loose.

Search for missing man on coast results in dramatic ATV rescue

A report of a missing man leads to an hours-long search among sand dunes on the beach - and a dramatic ATV rescue.

Special rescue operation brings 3 bedridden refugees to Israel

Combined mission by JDC, Jewish Agency, and United Hatzalah, helps three ill Ukrainian refugees safely immigrate to Israel.

Medics recount Meron disaster:

'Screams for help in one ear, and deathly silence in the other'

One year later, first responders recount the life-changing moments of the Meron disaster.

Jerusalem hotel worker crushed to death by elevator

Technician killed when elevator at hotel he worked at struck him and crushed him.

'Real-life angels exist'

A daughter recounts her father’s dramatic cardiac arrest and how he was saved thanks to expert care from first responders & hospital staff.

Paramedics attacked while responding to shooting in Arab town

Violence in the Arab Israeli community of the Galilee has boiled over in some towns and now even first responders are being attacked.

A Mother's Day miracle

An 86-year-old woman who collapsed in front of her daughter and granddaughter is successfully revived by EMTs.

'Come here quickly, it's an axe attack'

Listen: Chilling conversation between eyewitness to Elad attack and United Hatzalah headquarters.

Ashdod: Kindergarten teacher collapses in front of children

After collapsing in her own kindergarten, Ashdod teacher is successfully resuscitated by first responders.

105-year-old woman successfully resuscitated after choking

'Saving the life of a 105-year-old woman is not something a person gets to be part of every day,' EMT says.

Baby delivered by EMT who saved her father's life 3 years ago

Jerusalem emergency first responder saved a man's life three years ago. Now, she helped deliver his daughter during an emergency call.

Team of women EMTs arrives to save elderly man's life

Elderly man collapses outside synagogue - and is rescued by a team of women EMTs.

Holocaust survivor:

'We were bombed near Kharkiv while trying to escape'

A meaningful journey: Just prior to Passover, three Holocaust survivors are rescued from Ukraine.

Volunteers deliver gift packages to 500 seniors living alone

As part of Ten Kavod (Giving Honor) project, United Hatzalah volunteers deliver gift packages including wine and Matzah to senior citizens.

Emergency on a Tennis Court: Rehovot Man collapses mid-game

Nearby doctor and first responders perform successful CPR on tennis player ahead of ambulance’s arrival.

Adelsons sponsor flights of 500 Ukraine refugees to Israel

Children of Miriam and Sheldon Adelson contribute to Unite Hatzalah's Operation Orange Wings to rescue Ukrainian refugees.

'Starting CPR quickly played a big part in man regaining pulse'

Man, 45, resuscitated in Mevaseret Zion after choking on his food.

Facebook exec donates $1m to United Hatzalah

Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer for Facebook (Meta) gives $1 million to Israel-based emergency aid group to help Ukrainian refugees

United Hatzalah volunteer:

'They crawled on the ground to get to their car'

After a month without medication Ukrainian refugee In serious condition receives medical care at Moldova border.

Covert op brings medicine, immigration papers to Jews in Ukraine

Covert operations succeed in delivering medicine to Jews stuck in Ukraine, bring essential papers to others wishing to make Aliyah.

Matzah factory accident: Employee's hand trapped in machine

Young man evacuated in moderate condition to Beilinson hospital in Petah Tikva.

Joint operation airlifts 6 critically ill Ukrainians to Israel

Six critically ill Ukrainian refugees are flown to Israel on a specially chartered plane while receiving continuous medical care.

United Hatzalah brings over 2,000 Ukrainian refugees to Israel

Israeli emergency services organization brings more than 2,000 Ukrainians to Israel from Romania, Moldova, and Austria.

There and Back Again: Three weeks at the Ukrainian border

Israeli volunteer describes situation on Ukraine's border with Moldova.

United Hatzalah volunteer:

'They saw our jackets and became our angels'

Learning a message of kindness from Moldovan car mechanics, in support of Ukrainian refugees.

Small Purim Miracle:

Ukrainian Jewish refugee reunited with his daughter in Israel

Meretz MK, Tikkun Olam Makers, United Hatzalah, Ministry of Absorption, Interior Ministry, team up to bring disabled Jewish man to Israel.

Refugee crisis in Moldova:

Severe shortage of food and insulin in Moldova

United Hatzalah sends first cargo plane with 16 tons of humanitarian aid and medical supplies.

Offering help to ease their pain

A first responder discusses the challenges of mitigating emotional pain and trauma on the Ukrainian border.

The power of Jewish women

Two fast-thinking Jewish women volunteering at the Ukrainian border manage to save the life of a Jewish refugee from Ukraine.

Israel inaugurates first-ever fleet of emergency electric bikes

IFCJ and United Hatzalah inaugurate Israel’s first fleet of emergency electric bicycles.

Saving lives in Ukraine and then again in Ashdod

On Sunday, a woman fainted while waiting for a bus in Ashdod. She was only a few days in Israel after fleeing from Ukraine due to the war.

Israel's Chief Rabbi Lau visits Ukrainian refugees in Moldova

Chief Rabbi David Lau visits refugees and humanitarian volunteers in Moldova, accompanies 150 Ukrainian refugees back to Israel.

Ukraine War:

Israeli EMT rescues 2 newborns, reunites them with their parents

My 64-hour mission to save two newborn babies in war-torn Ukraine.

Rescuing Ukrainian refugees with dignity and humanity

United Hatzalah official reports from Ukrainian border as Israeli volunteers offer aid to refugees.

'My Life in Moldova':

From dentistry school to treating Ukrainian refugees

Emergency first responder and dentist gives a firsthand account of the developing refugee crisis on the Ukrainian - Moldovan border.

Ukraine War:

3 Jewish organizations rescue family injured in Russian strike

Three Jewish organizations work together to rescue injured family from Ukraine, treat their injuries, and help them escape.