News and updates about ZAKA

ZAKA, MDA, police volunteer murdered in Eli shooting

Yitzhak Zeiger, 57, murdered by terrorist at entrance to Eli, remembered as a volunteer medic who worked to ensure all Jews had proper burials.

ZAKA, MDA, police volunteer murdered in Eli shooting

Countless children suffering from trauma from Oct. 7

We suffer daily from our grandparents’ trauma, we need to ensure our grandchildren won’t suffer from ours.

Countless children suffering from trauma from Oct. 7

With security risks high, ZAKA360 asks for help

ZAKA360 are preparing for future risks by helping their volunteers return to work, after many grapple with intense trauma due to October 7. They need your help.

With security risks high, ZAKA360 asks for help

“I felt like we were in gehenom”- A talk with ZAKA

'We have to tell our children and grandchildren to remember and never forget. And we have to teach them who are friends are and who are enemies are.' Interview.

“I felt like we were in gehenom”- A talk with ZAKA

The Reason Some Girls Can’t Get Married

It’s the classic pre-wedding gift: a colorful countdown ticking down to the wedding date.

The Reason Some Girls Can’t Get Married

ZAKA360 Arranges Therapeutic Retreat for Volunteers

After experiencing severe trauma from working with hundreds of bodies of October 7 victims, ZAKA360 volunteers needed help to heal.

ZAKA360 Arranges Therapeutic Retreat for Volunteers

3 Months In, ZAKA Volunteer Still Stuck in the Past

As the public slowly adapts to the current situation, a ZAKA volunteer still can’t move on

3 Months In, ZAKA Volunteer Still Stuck in the Past

3 Months In: 70 Children Still Waiting for Help

ZAKA360 are on a mission to help 70 tragically orphaned children heal through a rehabilitation program.

3 Months In: 70 Children Still Waiting for Help

Why an Arutz Sheva reader donated to ZAKA360

After reading about ZAKA360’s urgent need for a command post, Sarah shares why she donated.

Why an Arutz Sheva reader donated to  ZAKA360

Roman Abramovich, ZAKA sue Bank Mizrahi for blocking donation

Bank refuses to allow Russian-Israeli billionaire to donate millions to rescue agency during war due to EU, UK sanctions.

Roman Abramovich, ZAKA sue Bank Mizrahi for blocking donation

Mother describes the agony of uncertainty

Over 2 months after October 7, there are families who still don’t know what happened to loved ones who fled.

Mother describes the agony of uncertainty

More Bodies Identified In South

Many of the people were presumed to be missing, or hostages

More Bodies Identified In South

'You have given direct testimony of the most terrible horrors'

Netanyahu hears from ZAKA members about their work locating and identifying the bodies of those who were murdered by Hamas on October 7.

'You have given direct testimony of the most terrible horrors'

Despite Obstacles, the Heroic Efforts Continue

As Israel continues to grapple with the aftermath of October 7, ZAKA faces unprecedented challenges.

Despite Obstacles, the Heroic Efforts Continue

ZAKA: “We Can’t Accomplish This Alone”

ZAKA is still on the scene in the South, processing remains and bodies.

ZAKA: “We Can’t Accomplish This Alone”

ZAKA celebrates win, 'War Not Over'

ZAKA volunteers are still working long and grueling days removing remains from the wreckage

ZAKA celebrates win, 'War Not Over'

Urgent plea from ZAKA: New truck needed

Without this one piece of equipment, volunteers can’t continue their jobs. Click here to help.

Urgent plea from ZAKA: New truck needed

ZAKA's response to the threat of the Houthis

ZAKA responds after spokesman for Yemen's Houthi rebels writes "beyond Eilat" on X, alluding to future missile attacks.

ZAKA's response to the threat of the Houthis

A day in the life of a ZAKA volunteer

For people who have seen so much death in so little time, the words of the prayers seem different.

A day in the life of a ZAKA volunteer

ZAKA should be under auspices of Home Front Command

Minister of Health says rescue organizations should be merged under official state bodies. 'The State should sponsor them.'

ZAKA should be under auspices of Home Front Command

Distressing video emerges of witness's testimony from massacre

ZAKA volunteer offers a harrowing testimony, painting a somber picture of loss and love in the face of unthinkable violence

Distressing video emerges of witness's testimony from massacre

The unsung heroes amidst the chaos

The story of the ZAKA volunteers on the battlefield

The unsung heroes amidst the chaos

ZAKA spokesman hospitalized after fainting

Moti Bukchin, spokesman for ZAKA, fainted and was hospitalized after a meeting of the organization's psychologists.

ZAKA spokesman hospitalized after fainting

ZAKA in emergency mode, not enough truck to transport bodies

This one piece of ZAKA equipment changes everything. Click here to help.

ZAKA in emergency mode, not enough truck to transport bodies

Biden Praises ZAKA’s Efforts Amidst Israel's Ongoing Crisis

Biden commended ZAKA's remarkable humanitarian efforts amidst adversity.

Biden Praises ZAKA’s Efforts Amidst Israel's Ongoing Crisis

Join us in helping others amidst the crisis

Together, let’s bring light to this darkness.

Join us in helping others amidst the crisis

ZAKA: Urgent video ends unexpectedly

"We've exhausted our supply of body bags, vital protective gear is gone". says ZAKA's CEO, Duby Weissenstern.

ZAKA: Urgent video ends unexpectedly

ZAKA Volunteer's Update From Wreckage

ZAKA’s teams are working day and night to bury the bodies of those killed

ZAKA Volunteer's Update From Wreckage

Bodies of woman, child found in Kibbutz Be'eri

ZAKA volunteers searching burned house find woman and child who had been murdered and burned by Hamas terrorists.

Bodies of woman, child found in Kibbutz Be'eri

Haredi first responders recount horrors of massacre

First responder says Hamas's goal was not only to murder but to cause indescribable suffering.

Haredi first responders recount horrors of massacre

Help ZAKA in these days of tragedy

When our hearts are in anguish, there’s only one thing everyone can do.

Help ZAKA in these days of tragedy

Difficult scenes, we have never seen this many victims before

Israel Hasid, ZAKA Tel Aviv spokesman, talks about the holy work of identifying the bodies of victims of the Hamas attack.

Difficult scenes, we have never seen this many victims before

An urgent message rrom ZAKA

In this difficult time, ZAKA has stepped forward, providing honor to those who have been killed in the Hamas invasion.

An urgent message rrom ZAKA

ZAKA volunteers ask forgiveness from victims

ZAKA volunteers recited the Kaddish prayer and asked forgiveness in front of the truck that transported the bodies of the victims.

ZAKA volunteers ask forgiveness from victims

MK stops on way to Knesset to tend to accident victim

MK Uriel Buso stopped on his way to the Knesset to handle the deadly aftermath of a car striking a pedestrian.

MK stops on way to Knesset to tend to accident victim

Student found dead in dormitory in Jerusalem

A student in his twenties was found dead in a Jerusalem dormitory after his mother could not reach him by phone.

Student found dead in dormitory in Jerusalem

Intercontinental operation identifies man long after death

ZAKA and Chabad volunteers worked in Germany and Russia to identify a man and inform his family of his passing.

Intercontinental operation identifies man long after death

Haredi volunteer killed in traffic accident

Rafael Nahari, 30, MDA and ZAKA volunteer, is identified as the motorcycle rider killed in a traffic accident near Bnei Atarot.

Haredi volunteer killed in traffic accident

ZAKA: Will decades of holy work come to a halt?

Israel Police demands volunteers be subordinate to police regulations rather than Jewish Law in ongoing impasse.

ZAKA: Will decades of holy work come to a halt?

Man found dead in eulogy hall in Be'er Sheva

A homeless man passed away in a eulogy room in Be'er Sheva. The event went unnoticed despite several funerals held in the room.

Man found dead in eulogy hall in Be'er Sheva

Fathers of two missing people join forces in Meron search

One's son disappeared years ago, the other's months ago. Today, both met in Meron to search for their children.

Fathers of two missing people join forces in Meron search

Clothes found in search for Moishe Kleinerman

Dozens of ZAKA volunteers join search for missing teen in area around Meron, turn over findings to the police.

Clothes found in search for Moishe Kleinerman

ZAKA: Elderly Jewish man among the dead in 4th of July shooting

Several Jewish people also among the wounded in Illinois mass shooting on America's Independence Day.

ZAKA: Elderly Jewish man among the dead in 4th of July shooting

Flight of Holocaust survivors departs from Kishinev to Israel

Jewish community in Moldova secures emergency flight to rescue elderly Holocaust survivors and those wounded from the war in Ukraine.

Flight of Holocaust survivors departs from Kishinev to Israel

BREAKING: 100-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor Rescued In Ukraine

Miraculously, included in those rescued in the incredible mission was a 100-year-old holocaust survivor.

BREAKING: 100-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor Rescued In Ukraine

100-year-old Holocaust survivor rescued from Ukraine

Altogether 8 people were saved in an operation fraught with danger, including bribing Russian soldiers to let them pass.

100-year-old Holocaust survivor rescued from Ukraine

First wounded Ukrainians arrive in Israel for medical treatment

MDA, ZAKA, and HatzolAir transport family wounded when missile struck their home on Saturday to Israel.

First wounded Ukrainians arrive in Israel for medical treatment

ZAKA rescues family injured by missile strike

A missile strike to an apartment building in Kyiv left a family injured. ZAKA volunteers rushed to extract to hospital care.

ZAKA rescues family injured by missile strike

ZAKA on Facebook's 'death': 'We're on it, don't worry'

Hebrew speakers point out: Facebook's new name means 'dead' in Hebrew. 'Jewish community will make fun of this name for years to come.'

ZAKA on Facebook's 'death': 'We're on it, don't worry'

Supreme Court overrules Prosecution: Autopsy unnecessary

Following protests & intervention of ZAKA, Supreme Court orders Prosecution to expedite burial of stabbing victim.

Supreme Court overrules Prosecution: Autopsy unnecessary

ZAKA founder now 'a vegetable,' friend says

'In the past 5 years, he's been perfectly righteous. A person is allowed to repent,' says Rabbi Aharon Baumel, friend of Yehuda Meshi-Zahav.

ZAKA founder now 'a vegetable,' friend says

'Dozens of people were lying on the floor'

'Everywhere there were cries for help, there was the smell of death and bereavement,' says ZAKA volunteer who responded to Meron disaster.

'Dozens of people were lying on the floor'

ZAKA founder's letter: A pile of plots and lies

Yehuda Meshi-Zahav left letter denying any wrongdoing ahead of suicide attempt.

ZAKA founder's letter: A pile of plots and lies

Report: Police were planning to arrest ZAKA founder

Yehuda Meshi-Zahav remains in critical condition hours after attempting suicide, faces arrest if he recovers.

Report: Police were planning to arrest ZAKA founder

'Uvda' to air inquiry of ZAKA founder despite suicide attempt

Television program on investigation of Yehuda Meshi-Zahav to air tonight despite his critical condition at Shaarei Tzedek hospital.

'Uvda' to air inquiry of ZAKA founder despite suicide attempt

ZAKA founder's family: Suicide note a forgery

Family of Yehuda Meshi-Zahav say image of suicide note does not match ZAKA founder's handwriting.

ZAKA founder's family: Suicide note a forgery

Police find letter at scene of Meshi-Zahav suicide attempt

'I am sorry, try to remember the good I did and what I forgot,' ZAKA founder writes in letter found at scene of suicide attempt.

Police find letter at scene of Meshi-Zahav suicide attempt

ZAKA founder unconscious and on a respirator, with signs of life

Yehuda Meshi-Zahav, founder of ZAKA, undergoes CPR, is hospitalized, after attempted suicide.

ZAKA founder unconscious and on a respirator, with signs of life

Tragedy in Jerusalem: Motorcycle rider killed in accident

20-year old Itamar Hilman lost his life in a motorcycle accident in the center of Jerusalem.

Tragedy in Jerusalem: Motorcycle rider killed in accident

'People are embarrassed to drive around in ZAKA vehicles'

'We always suspected him of being a pervert,' says senior ZAKA official after search and rescue organization's chief accused of rape.

'People are embarrassed to drive around in ZAKA vehicles'