Magen David Adom

MDA on high alert amid operation in Iran

Magen David Adom (MDA) is on its highest alert amid Operation Rising Lion, with EMTs and paramedics deployed nationwide.

Chilling:

Judih Weinstein Haggai's last call to MDA

The MDA has published Judih Weinstein Haggai's last call for help after her husband was murdered and she was injured and cried for help.

MDA:

Omer was a volunteer who saved many lives

IDF Soldier and MDA Volunteer Staff Sergeant Omer Van Gelder fell in battle in Gaza, 'He was deeply dedicated to everything he did — both in MDA and during his military service,' Zaki Heller, MDA Spokesperson says.

Teen MDA trainee saves dad's life, identifies worrying symptoms

Lana Liani, 15, from Tel Aviv, uses skills from her MDA youth training to identify a life-threatening condition in her father and urge immediate hospital care—actions doctors say saved his life.

Ahead of Lag B'Omer

MDA issues safety guide for pilgrimage at Meron

Following the 2021 Meron Disaster, MDA urges the public to adhere to safety precautions.

Toddler falls from third floor window, suffers severe injuries

Toddler falls from third floor window in apartment building in Harish, suffers severe injuries and evacuated to Hillel Yaffe Medical Center.

MDA, Israel Railways to install defibrillators on over 150 trains

The initiative, set to be completed in the coming weeks, aims to enhance emergency response capabilities and save more lives in the event of cardiac emergencies during train journeys.

Jerusalem:

Man arrested on suspicion of spraying swastikas on MDA ambulance

Police arrest man in Meah She'arim neighborhood in Jerusalem suspected of spraying swastikas on MDA ambulances.

3 new MDA ambulances donated in memory of Dee family

The ambulances were donated in Jerusalem, Efrat, and Tel Aviv in memory of Lucy Dee and her daughters Maia and Rina, who were murdered by terrorists 2 years ago.

Kiryat Ata:

Teens injured by exploding e-cigarettes

Two 14-year-old teenagers were injured in Kiryat Ata from an electronic cigarette explosion. One of them is in serious condition and the other is moderately injured.

Swastikas painted on MDA ambulances during patient treatment

After treating a patient at his home in Mea Shearim, MDA medical teams shocked to find vandals had drawn swastikas over the Israeli flags on their ambulances while they were providing medical assistance.

Israeli EMTs deliver twins—then take the next step together

A night at Israel's emergency response headquarters ended in the EMT responders bringing new life to the world and building a new life for themselves. Story.

Decreasing response times:

New technology gives ambulances 'green wave' at traffic lights

New system from MDA, Transporation Ministry, and Netivei Ayalon identifies ambulances at intersections and ensures they are given green lights to prevent unnecessary stops and delays during medical emergencies.

Solo-vehicle accident

Palestinian Arab found dead in burning vehicle in Samaria

Man pronounced dead after being found lifeless in a burning vehicle on Route 505 in Samaria.

Two injured in blast in building in Rishon Lezion

One person lightly injured, woman suffers from anxiety following an explosion in a building in Rishon Lezion.

MDA receives 3 bulletproof ambulances for deployment in Samaria

Yossi Dagan, Head of the Samaria Regional Council, says "The new ambulances are a critical addition to strengthening preparedness and enhancing security in the region."

AFMDA gala raises millions celebrating Israel's medics

AFMDA’s Miami Gala celebrates Israel’s heroic medics with a night of unity including a moving presentation by actor Liev Schreiber and an award honoring actress Patricia Heaton for her work combatting antisemitism.

MDA Call:

'A child has been shot!'

The MDA has released recordings of the calls to its dispatch center after the deadly shooting attack on Route 60 last night.

'He saw challenges as opportunities'

MDA mourns fallen paramedic Cpt. Sagi Ya'akov Rubinshtein

Sagi Ya'akov Rubinshtein who fell on Monday during a battle in South Lebanon served as a paramedic with the MDA organization. 'He was an example to us all, and fell while safeguarding the homeland.'

During siren:

Woman resuscitated after collapsing while running to shelter

A woman in her 60s collapsed due to apparent cardiac arrest while running to shelter during a siren in Kiryat Bialik. First responders were able to restart her heart and resuscitated her.

18-year-old Israeli killed in rocket strike in Masarik

Israeli youth Divan Sadeh killed in rocket barrage on northern Israel while working in agricultural area.

Central Israel:

Man falls to death while dismantling sukkah

A 59-year-old man fell 5 meters while dismantling his sukkah in Givat Shmuel. He was critically wounded and later pronounced dead.

Two heroic actions:

MDA responder rushing to scene of attack neutralizes terrorist

One MDA volunteer was targeted by the terrorist as he tried to reach the scene, but drew his own handgun and eliminated the terrorist first.

During Yom Kippur

MDA provides medical treatment to 2,842 individuals

The MDA provided medical treatment to 2,842 individuals across the country, of which 1,969 individuals were transferred for further treatment in hospitals.

Watch:

Former hostage Karina Engel recounts October 7 attack

MDA ceremony held to mark one-year anniversary of the October 7 massacre and in memory of 36 volunteers who were killed during the massacre and the war.

Five injured in serious accident involving an ambulance

MDA medics provided medical treatment to five people who were injured in a serious accident near Tiberias and evacuated them to hospital.

AFMDA Gala features:

Debra Messing, Nate Buzz, Noa Cochva, and Amb. Erdan

The top-tier event at Cipriani 42 drew a new generation of supporters eager to help save lives in Israel

MDA mourns fallen paramedic:

'She was proud to defend the country and save lives'

Staff Sergeant Agam Naim, a combat paramedic in the IDF and MDA volunteer who fell on Tuesday in Rafah trained in MDA's mobile intensive care units as part of a military paramedic course, which she completed last March as an outstanding student.

Within hours: 4 dead in road accidents

Since last night, four people killed in serious accidents around the country. Two seriously injured in an accident between a truck and four cars in the Negev.

Tragedy in the village of Zarzir in the north

An 18-month-old infant and a four-year-nine-month-old girl from the village of Zarzir, north of Migdal HaEmek, died today (Friday) under unclear circumstances.

Fmr. UN Amb. Gilad Erdan named MDA global president

Israel’s outgoing Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan has been named global president of Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel’s emergency services system

Munich Jewish community donates new bulletproof ambulance to MDA

This month, a ceremony was held to inaugurate a new bulletproof ambulance donated by the Jewish community of Munich to Magen David Adom (MDA).

Deadly truck accident kills mother in front of her children

Aviva Tegaya stopped on the shoulder of the road because she felt unwell and got out of the vehicle. She was struck by a truck and was pronounced dead at the hospital. Her children who were in the vehicle were slightly injured.

Unusual incident:

Woman injured by gunfire in her yard in Moshav Porat

The woman, 77 years old, received immediate treatment from Magen David Adom paramedics and was evacuated to Meir Hospital. The circumstances of the incident are still unclear.

Majdal Shams masscare:

The MDA volunteer who saved lives when his daughter was killed

After the missile fell on the soccer field in Majdal Shams, a senior EMT at Magen David Adom, Adam Sfadi arrived at the scene and found his daughter showing no signs of life. Despite this, he continued to treat the wounded and managed to save lives.

Sea of Galilee:

17 people rescued from overturned boat

The boat rolled off the coast of Kfar Nahum due to high winds and waves. An air and sea operation was launched to rescue survivors.

Flights grounded

Global software glitch affects companies, hospitals, and more

In Israel, the glitch in the CrowdStrike system has affected Shiba Tel Hashomer Medical Center, medical clinics, the Electric Company, banks, the Israel Postal Company, and others.

Woman struck and killed by Jerusalem light rail

Upon arriving at the scene MDA teams found the 70-year-old woman pinned under the train unconscious and suffering from severe multisystem trauma, she was declared dead at the scene.

Tree falls on MDA vehicle, no one injured

Tree collapses on Magen David Adom immediate response vehicle, as the team gets out of the vehicle. Miraculously, no one injured.

Ashdod:

Baby dies after being in hot car for 2 hours

7-month-old baby rushed unconscious to hospital after being left in a hot car for 2 hours. Doctors were unable to save his life.

‘Come quick!’

Call to MDA in the first seconds after the Karmiel attack

Magen David Adom published the first call they received after the Karmiel attack, 'It’s bad. Come quick!’

MDA mourns volunteer:

'In every event, Omer was always the first to arrive'

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Omer Smadga began his journey in MDA as a youth volunteer in Netanya in 2015 and over the years saved many lives during his shifts in ambulances.

MDA prepares for emergency response during massive power outages

With generators, satellites and innovative protocols, Magen David Adom prepares for possible power outages caused by military-style attacks

Three men killed in accident near Kiryat Gat

Three men in their 30s, believed to be foreign nationals, killed in a collision between two vehicles on Highway 6. Two other men in their 20s suffer moderate injuries.

Man killed in accident in Tel Aviv

Eight people injured in accident involving two buses in Tel Aviv, including man in critical condition who succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

Five injured in car ramming in Haifa

The driver and car were located a short while after the incident. The circumstances of the incident are under investigation.

Gaza region paramedic to light Yom Ha'atzmaut torch

MDA Paramedic Oshrit Hadad, 22 years old from Netivot, will represent the organization by lighting a torch on Yom Ha'atzmaut.

Stabbing attack in Ramla:

18-year-old girl seriously wounded, terrorist neutralized

MDA medics treated the victim and rushed her to hospital care. Police forces are searching for any possible accomplices.

Paramedic meets the wounded soldier he saved

MDA paramedic Udi Edri met Amitai Argaman, whom he treated after Argaman was gravely wounded in battle in Gaza.

Officers noticed a crowd in the street and saved a baby's life

Officers in Muqeible were hailed down by a group of people and found a baby who was choking on a piece of chewing gum. Together with MDA volunteers, they managed to remove the gum and save the baby's life.

2 killed in Jerusalem fire

Two people were killed and seven others were injured in a fire that broke out in a residential building on Lipkin-Shahak street in the capital.

Police prepare for mass invasion from Jenin region

The Israel Police have been preparing for an event similar to the October 7th massacre to strike other areas in Israel, including the need to evacuate casualties and handle multiple combat zones simultaneously.

She called an ambulance and the Health Minister came

Petah Tikva woman calls MDA for help after feeling ill and is shocked when the volunteer who came to help her was none other than Health Minister Uriel Busso.

Floyd Mayweather:

'Floyd Fleet' of medicycles dedicated at MDA

Former 15-time boxing champion dedicates fleet of medicycles to help Magen David Adom respond to medical emergencies during the war.

MDA mourns fallen volunteer

IDF Officer and MDA Volunteer Maj. (Res.) Amishar Ben David fell in battle over the weekend. 'He cared for the dozens of volunteers as though they were his children.'

Southern Israel:

Two murdered in shooting attack

MDA says it treated 6 people for serious injuries following a reported shooting at the Masmiya Junction two succumbed to their wounds. The terrorist was eliminated.

Man pulled lifeless from Golan spring

MDA medics attempted CPR but eventually declared him dead at the scene. Police claim the incident was not criminally motivated.

From MDA's blood services to the front line

IDF soldier critically injured in Gaza met the blood donor who donated the whole blood that saved his life.

After being destroyed on Oct. 7th:

New ambulances dedicated in memory of fallen medics

MDA received 14 new ambulances to replace those that were destroyed during Hamas's October 7th attack. Each ambulance was dedicated in memory of an MDA medic killed in action.

Finland donates 1 million Euro to MDA to save lives

Dr. Nina Nordström, the Ambassador of Finland, visited Magen David Adom's National Dispatch Center in Kiryat Ono and signed an agreement to donate 1 million Euro to the organization