Emergency
The front line of the home front: Magen David Adom is Israel’s emergency backbone
For MDA, the underlying assumption is straightforward: emergency medicine is no longer operating at the margins of national preparedness; it has become part of the infrastructure itself.
In emergency responses, Israel sets the standard and inspires the world
Hezbollah escalates war with record drone assault
From the capital of the Negev to the decision-making tables of the world’s leaders
Israeli dies in Turkey after collapsing during Moldova-Israel flight
The Foreign Ministry is accompanying the deceased's family and is working with Turkish authorities to bring their remains for burial in Israel.
New Israeli app tracks disaster victims in real time, speeds emergency response
Shmuel Fitoussi’s system connects live data entry to resident profiles, improving coordination and helping save lives in crises.
Six-story apartment building collapses in central Tel Aviv, injuring two
Emergency services are working to determine whether people are trapped under the rubble or simply inaccessible.
The dangerous mistakes people make in first aid during emergencies
Shrapnel and missile injuries need quick, precise action. First aid mistakes can worsen injuries, so knowing the correct steps is crucial.
Born under fire: MDA delivers baby in Jerusalem minutes before rushing to shelter
MDA said the baby was born healthy at home, turning what began as an emergency into a brief moment of relief for the family.
The Ministry of Health warns: These are the poisonings expected among children ahead of Passover
A surge in calls to the National Poison Information Center in the weeks before Passover, with an increase of about 40% in overall calls. About 40% concern young children, mainly under the age of 6.
Amid war with Iran hospitals in central Israel operate under emergency conditions and severe strain
Kaplan Medical Center, one of Israel’s major medical centers, is operating in emergency mode following the security escalation, handling an exceptional burden and evacuating departments.
Lion Shield: Clalit opens a new protected hospital for hundreds of patients
The protected hospital in Rishon Lezion, set up in days, opens today with 250 staff. Clalit CEO Eytan Wirtheim: "Protecting hospitalized patients is our top priority."
More injuries on the way to the protected space: How to reduce the risk of injuries
The Ministry of Health reports that hundreds of people have been injured since the beginning of Operation Roaring Lion while trying to reach protected spaces.
For the victims of the war: The Jewish Agency launches an emergency assistance fund
The Jewish Agency launches the Lions Roar Fund with support from the Jewish Federations of North America, Keren Hayesod and Haruach Hayisraelit to aid victims of Iran missile attacks.
