Emergency
Magen David Adom ends year with nearly two million dispatches as Rosh Hashanah approaches
During the Hebrew year 5786, which comes to a close over the weekend, Magen David Adom marked 96 years of activity of engaging in life-saving activities.
Several people killed in bus crash near Alpine village in Switzerland, medical teams responding
Beyond missiles: Why Israel’s civilian infrastructure needs stronger defenses - editorial
At least five killed, several injured after ammo-laden vehicle explodes in Syria's Idlib province
Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to over 3,000 as nation marks its 215th independence day
Earlier in the day, Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez defended the government's actions following the quakes amid growing frustration over what many have called a delayed and inadequate response.
No injuries after Delta plane hit by July 4 fireworks while preparing to land at a Chicago airport
"We just had a firework hit our plane," a pilot told air traffic control, a recording of the incident shows. The pilot said it had occurred at about 200ft (61m), according to BBC reporting.
The diverse identity of United Hatzalah breaks all stereotypes
When a call comes in the question is not who the patient is, or who the responder is. The question is who can get there fastest.
Several people killed in fire at Antwerp apartment block, say Belgian police
The 10-floor building was home to more than 200 people, the police said.
In aftermath of Venezuela earthquake, Health Ministry conducts drill to boost preparedness
“Preparing for an earthquake is one of the most complex challenges facing the health system," said Health Ministry Director General Moshe Bar Siman Tov.
Israel failed to coordinate NIS 14.8 billion in October 7 volunteer aid, probe finds
The audit, published on Tuesday, focused on the state’s relationship with volunteer groups, charities, philanthropic bodies, and civilian initiatives that assisted the home front after October 7.
Nature without barriers: Lotem transforms outdoor experiences for people with disabilities
With wartime keeping Israelis in shelters and indoors, spending time in nature is crucial and the Lotem organization is making sure the same opportunities are there for people with disabilities.
Bolivia's Paz declares state of emergency over blockade crisis, paving way to deploy military
Paz's declaration came in a live message to the nation just hours after he unveiled a deal struck on Friday with the main union, the Bolivian Workers’ Confederation (COB), aimed at easing tensions.
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
Israel shows that when people are given responsibility and the tools to act, they do not step back from crisis. They step forward into it.
