United Hatzalah

Tragedy in Beit Shemesh: Child saved by EMTs dies

Child who lost consciousness in Beit Shemesh kindergarten was resuscitated by EMTs - only to lose consciousness again and die at hospital.

EMTs save child at Beit Shemesh kindergarten

United Hatzalah volunteers resuscitate child who lost consciousness, stopped breathing in Beit Shemesh kindergarten.

'I was able to save my daughter because of grandma's collapse'

Near-tragedy inspired Yisrael Amar to join United Hatzalah emergency team. Two weeks later, he used his training to save his own daughter.

4 injured in Lod train collision

One person in critical condition after train collides with car.

Watch: Avraham Fried sings with Chilean billionaire at concert

Chilean billionaire Leonardo Farkas was a world famous pianist before becoming mining executive.

Elderly man drowns at Bat Yam beach

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

Child who 'died' dances on stage 5 days later

'I didn’t want to tell the parents at the time, but their boy was clinically dead, and he was brought back from the brink.'

Watch: Disabled Israeli EMT saves lives

Danny Shmuel's handicap caused by a serious motorcycle accident doesn't prevent him from volunteering as an EMT with United Hatzalah.

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.

Muslim EMT in Har Adar had treated slain officer a year prior

First responder at yesterday’s terror attack in Har Adar had previously treated victim for stab wound at different terror attack.

'The future will be bright'

United Hatzalah's psychotrauma unit helps family of victims of Har Adar attack cope with feelings of 'doubt and worry, fear and guilt.'

Over 1,000 treated in Uman by United Hatzalah

'It was remarkable to see the nature of injuries and be able to trace them back to the Uman experience.'

Israel aids hurricane-ravaged Florida residents

Leader of Israelife Foundation, speaking on Friday, recalls transfer of Israeli aid to Florida Keys following Hurricane Irma.

Avraham Fried to perform first-ever concert with family

Jewish music superstar Avraham Fried talks to Arutz Sheva about first-ever performance with his nephews in October.

Israeli emergency team helps 'Harvey' victims

Israeli crisis response volunteers on site in Houston, helping victims deal with trauma in aftermath of devastating hurricane.

United Hatzalah recognized as official EMS organization

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

Haredi woman helps Houston's victims

Miriam Ballin pioneers psychological first aid in Israel, travels to Houston to help hurricane victims.

3-year-old badly injured in fall from bed

Toddler falls from bed, suffers severe blow to head. Police investigate.

New NREMT training program for gap year/MASA students

US students spending time in Israel now have an opportunity to participate in Israel’s first officially recognized NREMT training program.

How did a car's refusal to start save a life?

Cars which don't start, and car accidents, are sometimes perfectly timed.

EMS couple saves two on Friday

'One might say we had a productive day.'

Refrigerator falls in stairwell, crushing man behind it

Man helps friend bring a refrigerator upstairs, dies in the process.

EMS volunteer saves traveler's life at departure gate

Volunteer successfully revives traveler who suffered heart attack at Ben Gurion Airport.

Two new EMTs deliver baby on first-ever call

2 Israeli emergency medical volunteers finish training course - and deliver a baby on their very first day.

How compensation from Iran will save lives in Israel

Family of terror victim which won lawsuit against Iran for terror financing uses funds to donate intensive care unit to United Hatzalah.

United Hatzalah surprises Ambassador Friedman

United Hatzalah dedicates ambucycles to President Trump and Ambassador David Friedman.

United Hatzalah medic killed while responding to emergency call

Effi Gadassi, a volunteer first-responder for United Hatzalah, hit by taxi while en route to medical emergency in Jerusalem.

Worker electrocuted in Jerusalem

Worker falls off ladder, gets electrocuted, while working on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.

'What's most important is saving the patient'

Medics from 'competing' organizations work together in brotherhood.

'I never imagined I'd be helping my sister's baby'

Newly trained EMT responds to first call, saves own nephew.

70 year old woman killed in Afula house fire

Senior citizen succumbs In apartment fire in Afula. 11 injured in Bnei Brak fire.

Disabled passengers trapped inside burning car

United Hatzalah team rescues disabled passengers from vehicle on Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway

EMT saves mom and son within two days of each other

United Hatzalah EMT saves mother, son, in two separate incidents over two days.

Why EMS volunteers never call it quits

EMS volunteer refuses to give up on woman in cardiac arrest and saves her life.

MDA to cut services in Judea/Samaria - Hatzalah to fill in

MDA has announced that it will greatly reduce its service to communities in Judea and Samaria. Hatzalah has said it would fill in the gap.

Hassan Nasrallah - Israeli lifesaver?

His infamous namesake notwithstanding, Arab Israeli has chosen to dedicate his life to saving the lives of others as an Israeli EMT.

Gush Etzion medics treat Arab injured in car crash

Two United Hatzalah medics treated an Arab who was injured in a traffic accident near Gush Etzion.

How United Hatzalah responds to a mass casualty incident

The United Hatzalah EMS psychotrauma unit responded to two major incidents over the course of 72 hours.

Hatzalah marks 30 years of saving lives

Hatzalah thanks thousands of volunteers with 30th anniversary event featuring Jerusalem Mayor, performances by Avraham Fried and Ishay Ribo.

'He went to sleep - but never woke up'

Tragedy in the capital: Jerusalem toddler passes away in his sleep.

Snake bites man cleaning his backyard

36-year-old from region west of Jerusalem evacuated to hospital in moderate condition, after being bitten by a poisonous snake in his yard.

How haredi kids are dealing with terror on Purim

First-responder medic costumes are in highest demand in haredi areas, as children dress up as 'superheroes' saving victims' lives.

Watch: Arab clothing and Jewish Tzitzit in Dubai

Why was United Hatzalah's president walking around the streets of Dubai dressed in Arabic and Jewish clothing?

Bus stop collapses in Jerusalem during rush hour, injuring four

Truck hits bus stop causing it to collapse on top of rush hour commuters. Bus picked up group of school children moments earlier.

Rabbi Kanievsky instructs paramedics: Don't save terrorists

In meeting with heads of United Hatzalah, leading haredi rabbi says that if it is clear who the terrorist is, don't save him.

Defibrillators desperately needed to ‘save the pulse’ in Israel

30,000 Israelis are affected by heart attacks annually; United Hatzalah needs your help to save lives.

Medic in Jerusalem: 'We Saw Bloody Tzitzit'

Local business owner and volunteer medic Hezi Roth was horrified to see bodies across the road after Tuesday's car attack.

Two Children in Serious Condition After Being Left in Hot Car

3 and 5 year-old boys in critical and serious condition after being found in a car outside Beit Shemesh.

Fried, Shwekey to Star in United Hatzalah Benefit Concert

Tickets now on sale for Oct. 1 show at Jerusalem International Convention Center, featuring two of the biggest names in Jewish music.

11-Year-Old Falls to His Death From School Roof in Jerusalem

Tragedy strikes the capital as boy enters school to play with friends on the roof only to fall down stairway shaft.

Chandelier Accident Kills 1, Injures 21

Light fixture crashes to the floor in crowded events hall last night in Yavneh, killing a 50 year-old woman and injuring fellow attendees.

Arutz Sheva Interview

Nepal: Unprecedented Relief Effort 'Shows Israel's True Face'

Israel medical NGOs embark on unprecedented joint-mission to earthquake-struck Nepal; 'This is tikkun olam at its best.'

United Hatzalah: Bigger Funerals Have Been Held Without Incident

United Hatzalah notes vital role of ambucycles in funeral trampling, says incident should not have happened in the 'safe environment.'

How to Beat an Ambulance to an Emergency

United Hatzalah head tells how Israelis' volunteering spirit is so crucial to the success of his organization's life-saving work.

Watch: Beating Ambulances to Save Lives

United Hatzalah recognized at AIPAC for revolutionizing emergency medical care, reaching astounding 3 minute response time.

United Hatzalah Raises Readiness in North

Emergency readiness levels for rescue units in the Carmel, Asher, Galilee and Golan regions are up.

Watch: United Hatzalah's Ambucycle Chanukiah

Special hannukaiah lights up Schneider's Children's Hospital in whimsical, emotional ceremony.

MK Maklev: Let Hatzalah Aid Members Carry Guns

MK Uri Maklev (UTJ) said Sunday that volunteers of the United Hatzalah emergency rescue organization should be allowed to carry weapons.

Motorcycles and a Song for One Brave Child

New "ambucycle" dedicated to seven-year-old Raphael Assoulin, who is battling cancer for the second time in his young life.

Sukkah Building Tragedy: Man Falls and Dies in Modi'in Illit

A man in his 30s fell from his balcony in Modi'in Illit. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition and died of his injuries.