Kidney

'Unbelievable full circle': Terror attack survivor’s kidney saves rescuer’s brother 24 years later

The transplant linked two families whose lives first crossed during the Second Intifada, when an emergency squad commander stopped the Atzmona massacre.

Reuven (right) and Yonatan (left) recover at Clalit-Beilinson Hospital following the kidney transplant.
 An illustrative image of surgeons conducting surgery.

January sets record for organ transplants in Israel with 54 procedures

The Israeli voluntary kidney donation organization Matnat Chaim set a new world record for the largest gathering of organ donors in history, marking the achievement with an event on January 26, 2026.

GWR resumes accepting submissions from Israel, to recognize record of Israeli kidney donation org

Gal Alush, widow of Dani z"l.

Beyond the headlines: Kidney donation record shows we all have something to give - opinion


Bernard Madoff is dying, seeks early release from prison

He had previously asked Trump to commute his sentence, but the president has yet to act.

Accused swindler Bernard Madoff exits the Manhattan federal court house in New York, U.S. on January 14, 2009

Israeli lawmaker donates kidney to a stranger

The transplant was arranged through Matnat Chaim, a nonprofit organization based in Jerusalem that works to encourage kidney donations.

Hili Tropper

Blue and White MK Chili Tropper donates kidney to stranger

Chili Tropper announces hospitalization after kidney donation surgery.

A HALLWAY is seen at Hadassah-University Medical Center in Ein Kerem.

The human spirit: #684

Now the numbers themselves are part of the story, changing how Israel is perceived.

(LEFT TO right) Dr. Samir Abu- Gazala; recipient Miles Hartog (in bed); donor Dr. Moshe Halberstam; and Dr Abed Khalaila.

Police bring Orthodox man to hospital on Shabbat for kidney transplant

"Shabbat Shalom, sir, we are happy to inform you that a kidney is waiting for you to be transplanted in the hospital and you have to arrive in the operating room within an hour," said the officers.

Israel police car (Illustrative)