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Lahav 433 opens investigation into ZAKA founder

Allegations of sexual assault against Yehuda Meshi Zahav gather steam.

Lahav 433 opens investigation into ZAKA founder

ZAKA Chairman Yehuda Meshi-Zahav awarded Israel Prize

ZAKA Search and Rescue organization founder and chairman to receive prestigious Israel Prize for organization's work to save lives.

ZAKA Chairman Yehuda Meshi-Zahav awarded Israel Prize

ZAKA chief blames haredi community leaders for parents' death

ZAKA chairman Yehuda Meshi Zahav lost both his parents to COVID-19 in recent weeks.

ZAKA chief blames haredi community leaders for parents' death

ZAKA head mourns father's passing - days after his mother's

Rabbi Menachem Mendel Meshi-Zahav, Father of ZAKA chairman Yehuda Meshi-Zahav, dies within one week of his wife's passing.

ZAKA head mourns father's passing - days after his mother's

ZAKA chief: Healthy people are succumbing within just days

"Is this really just a political debate?" asks Yehuda Meshi-Zahav, "or are we simply facing a reality?"

ZAKA chief: Healthy people are succumbing within just days

The forgotten victims of coronavirus - the elderly who die alone

ZAKA has dealt with no less than 120 forgotten victims of coronavirus - the elderly who die alone in their own homes.

The forgotten victims of coronavirus - the elderly who die alone

'Neighbor, notice whether or not I'm here'

Following unnoticed deaths of some elderly, ZAKA organization begins campaign to raise awareness. 'Say good morning to your neighbors.'

'Neighbor, notice whether or not I'm here'

Hadera man found dead in car from extreme heat

41-year-old found unconscious inside closed vehicle on Sigalit Street in Hadera; MDA team determines death.

Hadera man found dead in car from extreme heat

Sderot: Holocaust survivor found dead

Paramedics say 90-year-old woman slipped and fell in her house and died after no one heard her cries.

Sderot: Holocaust survivor found dead

ZAKA: No more ignored and unreported deaths

The organization has encountered decaying bodies discovered while no one was aware of the deaths and has now decided to raise awareness.

ZAKA: No more ignored and unreported deaths

'Call once a day - it could save a life'

Amid coronavirus epidemic, ZAKA Search and Rescue launches campaign promoting daily 'check-up' calls to the elderly and those living along.

'Call once a day - it could save a life'

ZAKA rescued Jewish body when no one else would

“In one recent incident, an Israeli in quarantine suffered a medical emergency and died in his home.

ZAKA rescued Jewish body when no one else would

Murder of Evyatar Azazar:

'I found the body'

ZAKA volunteer who found body of dead 18-year-old was recorded updating superior in real time.

'I found the body'

Remains of Israeli killed in Ethiopia plane crash identified

ZAKA volunteers locate remains of Avraham Matzliah 6 months after he and another Israeli were killed in a plane crash in Ethiopia.

Remains of Israeli killed in Ethiopia plane crash identified

Man disappears in water near Tel Aviv

Two young men go swimming together near Tel Aviv. One of them reports his friend disappeared.

Man disappears in water near Tel Aviv

ZAKA volunteer awarded 'Ambassador of Peace' honor in Guatemala

Guatemala's Secretary of Peace says award given out of respect for humanitarian assistance provided to nation's citizens by ZAKA volunteers.

ZAKA volunteer awarded  'Ambassador of Peace' honor in Guatemala

Tragedy in Betar Illit:

Three-year-old run over by bus in front of family

Baruch Eisenberg, who arrived with family from NY for Passover visit, hit by bus on after suddenly descending from sidewalk to road.

Three-year-old run over by bus in front of family

ZAKA delegation to locate bodies of Israelis

Two teams from ZAKA International Rescue Unit leave for Ethiopia to locate bodies of Israelis killed in the plane crash there.

ZAKA delegation to locate bodies of Israelis

Watch: Israeli team recovers bodies after Brazilian dam collapse

Israeli search and rescue team dispatched to Brazil following dam collapse operating in flood zone, accessible only by helicopter.

Watch: Israeli team recovers bodies after Brazilian dam collapse

ZAKA prepares for phase 2 of Danube search for Holocaust victims

Israeli emergency response group continues its mission to locate remains of Holocaust victims in Danube and bring them for Jewish burial.

ZAKA prepares for phase 2 of Danube search for Holocaust victims

No bones found in Danube sweep for Holocaust victims’ remains

Sonar scan of Danube River in Budapest fails to reveal signs of human remains during search for bones of Holocaust victims.

No bones found in Danube sweep for Holocaust victims’ remains

ZAKA divers to retrieve Holocaust victim's bones from Danube

75 years after mass shooting of Jews on banks of River Danube, Budapest, ZAKA divers attempt to retrieve their bones for burial.

ZAKA divers to retrieve Holocaust victim's bones from Danube

Canadian play: Why does ZAKA prefer Jews over terrorists?

Israeli-Canadian play deals with ZAKA decision to ignore directive to treat terrorists in same way as Jews. 'Even morality has boundaries.'

Canadian play: Why does ZAKA prefer Jews over terrorists?

ZAKA medic describes Givat Assaf attack scene

All four attack victims in their 20s, two dead, two fight for their lives.

ZAKA medic describes Givat Assaf attack scene

Dead Sea tragedy:

ZAKA Chairman: 'Enough, I have no more strength'

'I've seen all kinds of disasters for 30 years, but every time you come back to a disaster where children are killed - you can't stand it.'

ZAKA Chairman: 'Enough, I have no more strength'

ZAKA at scene of Pittsburgh shooting to treat murder victims

Sources tell Arutz Sheva that scene is reminiscent of brutal Har Nof massacre.

ZAKA at scene of Pittsburgh shooting to treat murder victims

ZAKA commanders become emergency rescuers

40 volunteers undergo special training including rescue techniques at Home Front Command base.

ZAKA commanders become emergency rescuers

Guatemala's 'Jerusalem neighborhood' rises from the rubble

ZAKA-initiated international alliance finances and builds 100 homes for Guatemala volcano evacuees.

Guatemala's 'Jerusalem neighborhood' rises from the rubble

Jewish aid and rescue organization at Guatemala volcano scene

About 50 ZAKA volunteers join local search and rescue; work perilous, warnings of more eruptions.

Jewish aid and rescue organization at Guatemala volcano scene

British teens hike from Sea to Sea for ZAKA

Teens complete 55 mile trek from Mediterranean Sea to Kinneret in 3 days to support ZAKA Search and Rescue.

British teens hike from Sea to Sea for ZAKA

'A second generation of ZAKA volunteers'

ZAKA volunteers receive certificate of excellence at Jerusalem's City Hall.

'A second generation of ZAKA volunteers'

Laying the cornerstone for ZAKA's new headquarters

Search and rescue organization which operates worldwide lays cornerstone its new World Headquarters in Jerusalem.

Laying the cornerstone for ZAKA's new headquarters

Watch: Thousands of Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball fans salute ZAKA

'For the first time in my life I participated in a basketball game. It's moving to see the appreciation for the important activity of ZAKA.'

Watch: Thousands of Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball fans salute ZAKA

Jews killed in Costa Rica plane crash identified

Remains of 9 Jews out of 12 people killed in Costa Rica plane crash 2 weeks ago identified. Bodies to be flown today for Jewish burial.

Jews killed in Costa Rica plane crash identified

Watch: ZAKA head attacked by lion on African safari

Head of emergency response group rushed to local hospital, condition good. 'In retrospect, it was found he just wanted to hug me.'

Watch: ZAKA head attacked by lion on African safari

2 Jews missing in Mexico

ZAKA volunteers search for missing people, promise to work until they find missing Jews.

2 Jews missing in Mexico

Reflections after the hurricanes

Chief officer of the ZAKA International Rescue Unit recounts devastation, aid efforts, following Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

Reflections after the hurricanes

Dramatic Shabbat rescue on Caribbean island

ZAKA volunteers worked desperately Shabbat to save Chabad emissary's family stranded during hurricane.

Dramatic Shabbat rescue on Caribbean island

Here's what those in Hurricane Irma's path need to know

ZAKA chief officer outlines guidelines for community leaders who choose to remain in Irma's path.

Here's what those in Hurricane Irma's path need to know

Israel's ZAKA team helping with hurricane clean-up in Houston

Volunteers from Israeli search and rescue team in Houston to help with relief efforts following Hurricane Harvey

Israel's ZAKA team helping with hurricane clean-up in Houston

'It's a shame Dad isn't with us'

For the first time since the terror attack which murdered their father, the Salomon children have some summer fun.

'It's a shame Dad isn't with us'

ZAKA establishes Kohanim unit for Temple Mount attacks

ZAKA organization establishes unit of Kohanim to respond in case of future terror attacks on Mount.

ZAKA establishes Kohanim unit for Temple Mount attacks

WATCH: Joy turns to tragedy at scene of attack

ZAKA Chairman shows deadly attack scene, where food prepared to celebrate new grandson's birth remains untouched.

WATCH: Joy turns to tragedy at scene of attack

ZAKA New Chesed Service

When you mourn, they mourn too: Help ZAKA make THE CHESED CAR a reality.

ZAKA New Chesed Service

ZAKA, MDA sign cooperation between organizations

ZAKA and MDA broaden cooperation. ZAKA volunteers will be on call together with MDA personnel.

ZAKA, MDA sign cooperation between organizations

Skeletons of uniformed soldiers found in Jerusalem

2 skeletons unearthed at Jerusalem construction site. It is unclear whether the skeletons belonged to Jewish soldiers or not.

Skeletons of uniformed soldiers found in Jerusalem

Verdict for Israeli facing death sentence postponed

Family of imprisoned Israeli imprisoned in Islamic country conducting meetings with authorities to arrange compromise.

Verdict for Israeli facing death sentence postponed

ZAKA considers returning ransom money to donors

After $120,000 raised to free Israeli in Islamic country, rescue org. says it will return funds to donors if mediator not found in 2 days.

ZAKA considers returning ransom money to donors

ZAKA raises funds to save captive Israeli's life

The ZAKA organization raises $120,000 to save life of Ben Hasin, charged with murder in hostile Arab country and facing death penalty.

ZAKA raises funds to save captive Israeli's life

Help ZAKA save lives

They're on duty 24/7 - now we have one day to give back: ZAKA's national fundraising day.

Help ZAKA save lives

Watch: Kiddush and Havdala at the site of the tragedy

Zaka personnel endured a long Shabbat which included completing the work of extracting the bodies of the parking garage collapse victims.

Watch: Kiddush and Havdala at the site of the tragedy

Last body extracted from parking garage rubble

The final body has been extracted from the rubble of the Tel Aviv parking garage, making the final toll from the tragedy six dead.

Last body extracted from parking garage rubble

Fifth body extracted in parking garage collapse

Body of fifth victim in collapse of Tel Aviv parking garage extracted. Rescue forces still searching for body of six and final victim.

Fifth body extracted in parking garage collapse

ZAKA to help in aftermath of Turkey attack

ZAKA delegation flying to Turkey to care for bodies of Israeli victims.

ZAKA to help in aftermath of Turkey attack

Tragedy in Terminal 3

Haredi family from England was about to board a plane back home ending their trip to Israel, when the father suffered a fatal heart attack.

Tragedy in Terminal 3

'Innocents take precedence over terrorists'

Shaare Tzedek trauma director Dr. Merin speaks out for the first time about who should be treated first in terror attacks.

'Innocents take precedence over terrorists'

'The moralists are wrong - we won't apologize'

ZAKA head Yehuda Meshi Zahav criticizes Israeli Medical Ethics Council and doctors who call to treat terrorists before victims.

'The moralists are wrong - we won't apologize'

ZAKA volunteers in the field - even under fire

On call 24/7, risking their lives to save others, ZAKA volunteers carry out their unique and sacred mission with dedication.

ZAKA volunteers in the field - even under fire

'Some flew from the bus, some were crushed to death'

ZAKA spokesperson tells Arutz Sheva that lethal crash scene 'looked like a battlefield,' recalls being met by 'a deathly silence.'

'Some flew from the bus, some were crushed to death'

'ZAKA wants to share its knowledge with the world'

Matti Goldstein of ZAKA International speaks of his organization being internationally recognized by the UN.

'ZAKA wants to share its knowledge with the world'