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Government backs bill to unify Israel's emergency phone numbers

United Hatzalah lauds government approval of bill to unify emergency call numbers and dispatch centers.

Government backs bill to unify Israel's emergency phone numbers

Volunteer EMT overcomes disability to save lives

EMT with disability responds to emergencies in a wheelchair.

Volunteer EMT overcomes disability to save lives

United Hatzalah

Women EMTs train for mass casualty incident after terror wave

EMTs simulate response to a massive terrorist attack on a bus with 50 casualties.

Women EMTs train for mass casualty incident after terror wave

'It’s miraculous he came out of this alive'

EMT reunites with yeshiva student who almost died from heat stroke during vacation hike.

'It’s miraculous he came out of this alive'

'It’s miraculous he came out of this alive'

EMT reunites with yeshiva student who almost died from heat stroke during a spring break hike.

'It’s miraculous he came out of this alive'

Widow of EMT killed in accident volunteers as first-responder

Four months after volunteer first-responder died In motorcycle accident, his widow follows his Footsteps and volunteers for United Hatzalah.

Widow of EMT killed in accident volunteers as first-responder

Doctor saves young passenger's life on El Al flight to New York

United Hatzalah volunteer - a practicing doctor - saves a teenager on El Al flight from Israel to New York.

Doctor saves young passenger's life on El Al flight to New York

Paramedic severely injured running to tend to Tel Aviv attack

United Hatzalah Paramedic Yaron Schiff was hit by an oncoming bike while running to tend to wounded from Tel Aviv Promenade terror attack.

Paramedic severely injured running to tend to Tel Aviv attack

United Hatzalah hit by 10,000's of cyber attacks in last 2 days

OpIsrael hacker attack targets rescue and medical aid organization.

United Hatzalah hit by 10,000's of cyber attacks in last 2 days

EMT subdues terrorist with his bare hands - then treats victims

“At first, I didn’t understand what was happening,” says United Hatzalah EMT who responded to terrorist attack.

EMT subdues terrorist with his bare hands - then treats victims

United Hatzalah EMT and doctor save two people on Chicago flight

Two separate medical emergencies occur on same United Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Chicago. Luckily, a doctor and EMT were on board.

United Hatzalah EMT and doctor save two people on Chicago flight

30-year-old father of 4 revived after late-night cardiac arrest

United Hatzalah volunteers respond to call about man who collapsed at his house in Bnei Brak.

30-year-old father of 4 revived after late-night cardiac arrest

Arab gunshot victim saved by United Hatzalah paramedics

Baka El Garbiya gunshot victim rescued by first responders from United Hatzalah.

Arab gunshot victim saved by United Hatzalah paramedics

Medical teams gear up for pilgrimage to rabbi's tomb in Poland

Ahead of Rabbi Elimelech of Lizhensk yartzeit, United Hatzalah teams head to Poland to provide medical security for pilgrims.

Medical teams gear up for pilgrimage to rabbi's tomb in Poland

How to keep your family safe this Purim

Items that appear harmless may cause serious harm. Read carefully and stay safe.

How to keep your family safe this Purim

4 hurt in Jerusalem fire

Fire breaks out in storage unit in building's basement, spreads upwards to apartments. 4 people suffer from smoke inhalation.

4 hurt in Jerusalem fire

Rehovot child suffers cardiac arrest, is saved by EMTs

Minutes before Shabbat, Rehovot child suffers cardiac arrest and is saved By pair of EMTs.

Rehovot child suffers cardiac arrest, is saved by EMTs

Retiree saves Jerusalem man at diabetes clinic

Young retiree helps revive Jerusalem man after he suffers cardiac arrest in diabetes clinic.

Retiree saves Jerusalem man at diabetes clinic

Rabbi calls on haredi volunteers to carry guns on Shabbat

Bnei Brak rabbi instructs volunteer first-responders with gun permit to keep their gun with them on Shabbat.

Rabbi calls on haredi volunteers to carry guns on Shabbat

'Allahu akbar' - Chants of terror vs. chants of rescue

While a terrorist shouted 'Allahu akbar' after murdering children in Jerusalem, in Turkey the phrase was used to celebrate saving a life.

'Allahu akbar' - Chants of terror vs. chants of rescue

United Hatzalah launches air medical unit with 3 medevac copters

New unit will provide immediate air medical assistance in the north, center, and south of Israel, become fully operational by March.

United Hatzalah launches air medical unit with 3 medevac copters

Newlywed couple among 1st responders at Jerusalem ramming attack

United Hatzalah volunteers Dovi and Batya Widawsky were preparing for Shabbat when deadly ramming attack caused them to spring into action.

Newlywed couple among 1st responders at Jerusalem ramming attack

United Hatzalah mission leaves Turkey after serious threat

Israeli aid team forced to return to Israel after receiving intelligence of an immediate threat to their safety in Turkey.

United Hatzalah mission leaves Turkey after serious threat

Israeli delegation with 10 tons of aid heads for Turkey

United Hatzalah sends 25 first responders, search and rescue experts and 10 tons of medical supplies and humanitarian aid after earthquake.

Israeli delegation with 10 tons of aid heads for Turkey

Ashkelon:

Husband and Wife EMTs Perform CPR On Electrocuted Worker

David and Atara Hajaj, both United Hatzalah EMTs, respond to accident at construction site, revive worker.

Husband and Wife EMTs Perform CPR On Electrocuted Worker

Dentist volunteering as EMT saves childhood classmate after fall

Man in central Israel injured after falling from a ladder, is saved by first responder - who turns out to be an old classmate.

Dentist volunteering as EMT saves childhood classmate after fall

Ambulance brings bride blocked by rabbi's funeral to her wedding

United Hatzalah comes to assistance of bride who could not make it to her wedding with roads blocked for funeral of Rabbi Shimon Baadani.

Ambulance brings bride blocked by rabbi's funeral to her wedding

United Hatzalah gives 100s of generators to needy in Ukraine

In response to masses being without power during cold winter during war, United Hatzalah assists schools, orphanages, and medical clinics.

United Hatzalah gives 100s of generators to needy in Ukraine

Tamra man suffers cardiac incident, saved by EMS volunteers

United Hatzalah EMTs restore pulse of man suffering irregular heart arrhythmia in northern Israel.

Tamra man suffers cardiac incident, saved by EMS volunteers

Modi'in man revived after collapsing in shopping center

Modi’in man collapses in commercial area, is revived within minutes by security personnel and first responders.

Modi'in man revived after collapsing in shopping center

Modi'in Illit man revived by EMTs after suffering cardiac arrest

United Hatzalah EMT shopping with his wife leaves upon receiving emergency call, saves life of man who collapsed on street.

Modi'in Illit man revived by EMTs after suffering cardiac arrest

Netanya stabbing incident leaves 2 wounded

Seriously wounded man stabbed in apparent criminal incident saved by friend and EMT’s quick response.

Netanya stabbing incident leaves 2 wounded

Fire in Old City of Jerusalem's Jewish Quarter leaves 8 injured

Fire breaks out in apartment in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, injuring two children and six adults.

Fire in Old City of Jerusalem's Jewish Quarter leaves 8 injured

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.

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

Elderly man nearly chokes on jelly donut

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

Elderly man nearly chokes on jelly donut

Beit Shemesh teen collapses, is revived by first responders

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

Beit Shemesh teen collapses, is revived by first responders

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.

Plaque memorializing Eli Kay unveiled in Jerusalem

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.

Medical teams shot at while treating victims of Highway 6 attack

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.

Volunteer EMT dies - the third tragedy for his family

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.

Man seriously injured in stabbing incident is rescued by EMTs

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.

French community raises 450k for EMS group

Ashdod Woman Revived After Suffering Cardiac Arrest On Street

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

Ashdod Woman Revived After Suffering Cardiac Arrest On Street

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.

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

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.

Jerusalem man saved after suffering cardiac arrest

Preschooler saved by quick-thinking EMT armed with Epipen

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

Preschooler saved by quick-thinking EMT armed with Epipen

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.

Man meets with rescuers after suffering cardiac arrest on bus

Jerusalem: Elderly man revived after suffering cardiac arrest

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

Jerusalem: Elderly man revived after suffering cardiac arrest

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.

Rosh Haayin woman nearly chokes, revived by first responders

Man, woman killed in traffic accident in the south

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

Man, woman killed in traffic accident in the south

Bnei Brak:

85-year-old woman in serious condition after fall

Woman apparently tripped & fell down flight of stairs

85-year-old woman in serious condition after fall

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

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

95-year-old Beer Sheva woman saved after 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

Boy hospitalized his entire life brought to the 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.

Medical equipment destroyed in arson attack in Jerusalem

Netivot man collapses on sidewalk, is revived by EMTs

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

Netivot man collapses on sidewalk, is revived by EMTs

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.

Woman injured in rock-throwing attack on her car

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.

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

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.

Premature baby delivered in breech birth - with video guidance

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.

Seminary student suffers anaphylactic reaction on Simchat Torah

Newborn Suffers Cardiac Arrest In Herzliya Mall

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

Newborn Suffers Cardiac Arrest In Herzliya 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.

Avraham Fried, Mordechai Shapiro, Lior Suchard delight Jerusalem