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
More than 65 missing, at least 14 dead after huge Karachi blaze
Firefighters told Pakistan's local television station Geo News that the lack of ventilation in the mall, which houses over 1,200 shops, caused the building to fill with smoke and slowed the rescue
Heavy rains in eastern Australia spark flash floods, 20 rescued
In state capital Sydney, Australia's largest city, residents and holidaymakers were evacuated late on Saturday after dangerous flooding hit the low-lying suburb of Narrabeen, authorities said.
Magen David Adom stands ready to respond to any threat from Iran
At the Jerusalem Post Miami Summit, Gilad Erdan warns of Iran’s regional threat while highlighting Magen David Adom’s role as the backbone of Israel’s civilian resilience.
Kyiv at -18C: Thousands left without heat after Russian strikes
Mayor Vitali Klitschko urges temporary evacuation after one of the heaviest Russian barrages of the war; Jewish institutions receive fuel for generators and lifesaving heating gear.
Jerusalem man hit by light rail driver in training as storm causes widespread traffic accidents
A man in his 50s was evacuated to Hadassah-University Medical Center in serious condition after he was hit by the Jerusalem light rail hear the Shuafat light rail station.
Magen David Adom’s 2025 in numbers
MDA emergency vehicles were dispatched 1,383,026 times; on average, a team was dispatched every 22.8 seconds
Adding Light
Every day of the year, Magen David Adom teams save lives, provide medical care, ease pain, and add light - these stories about their work is a little light which dispels much darkness
Closer to our 90 second goal: How United Hatzalah's ambuscooter can save more lives - opinion
An ambuscooter can ride through the narrow streets, right into the lobby of a high-rise apartment or office building long before an ambulance team arrives.
United Hatzalah lifesaving equipment stolen –investigation underway
Founder & President of United Hatzalah Eli Beer: “This is a direct attack on the medical security of Israel’s citizens, one that could cost lives.”
Greece declares water emergency as nationwide supply measures accelerate
Greece is widening emergency measures as water reserves drop, prompting new wells, faster desalination reviews, and major upgrades to Athens’s supply network under a €500 million plan.
