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United Hatzalah bridging divides through service

The organization serves as a catalyst for unity, demonstrating how a singular, life-saving purpose can transcend cultural and social barriers

Members of United Hatzalah emergency medical services organization seen ahead of their departure to Turkey to assist in rescue efforts after the earthquake, in the Ben Gurion International airport near Tel Aviv, on February 7, 2023.
United Hatzalah Volunteers on a bike

The diverse identity of United Hatzalah breaks all stereotypes

United Hatzalah emergency responders at the scene of reported shrapnel following an Iranian missile barrage, March 23, 2026.

United Hatzalah’s GPS innovation is revolutionizing emergency response

Group of United Hatzalah Young Leadership photographed at the New York gala with a United Hatzalah ambucycle

New York’s Jewish leadership turns out in force for United Hatzalah


'Victory or martyrdom': Suspect shot, crashes after West Bank terror ramming

According to Walla, a woman sustained minor wounds. The incident is under investigation.

 The vehicle of a suspected rammer. January 1, 2024.

Israeli infant among six injured in Bnei Brak building fire

The circumstances surrounding the fire are still being investigated, according to Ynet. Four fire crews from Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv and Bnei Brak are tackling the flames.

Building fire in Bnei Brak.

Grapevine December 25, 2024: The key priority

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 FLAVIO CAIAFA (left) and Aharon Palmon, vice president for research and development at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

'Unmatched commitment': First Muslim woman appointed deputy head of United Hatzalah branch

Doa Al Aubra, who joined UH in 2022, was appointed deputy head of the Rahat branch. 

Doa Al Aubra, the deputy head of United Hatzalah's Rahat branch.

Heroic tales from Oct. 7: United Hatzalah on the ‘road of death’ - opinion

“Only on Sunday did I realize what danger we were in on Oct. 7. We were concentrating so hard on caring for the wounded."

 ‘Only on Sunday did I realize what danger we were in on Oct. 7’

United Hatzalah adds 1,000 new volunteers, reaches 8,000 strong in life-saving efforts

UH volunteers represent all sectors of Israeli society, the statement said, and include doctors, paramedics, and medics stationed throughout the country. 

 A United Hatzalah volunteer approaches an emergency response vehicle.

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.

United Hatzalah conducts a large mass casualty incident drill in Kiryat Gat, Israel.

Trump nominates Jewish billionaire Howard Lutnick for Secretary of Commerce

Lutnick, currently co-chairing Trump’s transition team, is a significant donor to United Hatzalah, Israel’s largest independent emergency medical service (EMS) organization.

 Howard Lutnick United Hatzalah Gala

Israel Advocacy Group, United Hatzalah provides critical aid to Israeli communities of the North

Giora Zaltz, Head of the Upper Galilee Regional Council: “This equipment will significantly enhance the medical teams’ ability to provide urgent assistance when needed.”

United Hatzalah delivers medical supplies to the Upper Galilee Regional Council, greeted bymunicipality head Giora Zaltz.

United Hatzalah concert raises funds for front line soldiers' protective gear

The concert celebrated the holiday of Sukkot while also focusing on the hostages still held captive and the IDF soldiers stationed in Gaza and Lebanon.

 United Hatzalah annual concert 2024