Emergency
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
The dangerous mistakes people make in first aid during emergencies
Born under fire: MDA delivers baby in Jerusalem minutes before rushing to shelter
Passengers evacuate Delta Airlines plane in Orlando after engine catches fire
No injuries were reported. NBC reported that the cause of the fire remains unclear.
Saved by MDA team after cardiac arrest: 'I received my life as a birthday gift'
Paul Freidland suffered a heart attack a day before turning 88. MDA medics and volunteers saved his life.
US law enforcement to receive terror response training from ZAKA in first-of-its-kind agreement
The training will focus on forensic preservation at crime scenes, ensuring that bodies are handled with dignity while maintaining critical evidence integrity.
United Hatzalah requests UN's Guterres's support in taking over UNRWA compound
Beer stressed that United Hatzalah caters to all communities in Israel and the West Bank, and would foster peace in the region.
Lev Echad sends aid delegation to Los Angeles wildfire zones
The delegation consists of members with experience in emergency response to disasters.
When flames consume everything, hope and humanity prevail - comment
As so many people’s lives and livelihoods hang in the balance, all we can continue to do is show up and offer whatever help we can.
Russian region declares emergency situation as Black Sea oil spill fallout widens
The pollution has caused serious problems for seabirds and everything from dolphins to porpoises and over 10,000 people have been trying to clear it up.
California declares state of emergency over bird flu outbreak
The H5N1 avian influenza virus has been spreading through US dairy cattle herds since March, affecting at least 16 states.
Pigs on a Plane: KLM flight makes emergency landing due to stench from 100 pigs in cargo hold
Passengers and crew were relocated to hotels in Bermuda due to the 'oxygen problem' on board while KLM worked with local authorities to find 'humane' lodging for the pigs.
United Hatzalah drill simulates large-scale missile strike on children's school bus in Kiryat Gat
The exercise drew critical lessons from the Majdal Shams rocket attack that killed 12 children in July, United Hatzalah said.