Magen David Adom

Magen David Adom responders ran toward danger on October 7

Uri Shacham, Magen David Adom’s chief of staff and head of technology innovation, described how Israel’s emergency medical teams continued saving lives even as paramedics became targets of attack.

Uri Shacham, Chief of Staff and Deputy Director, Magen David Adom
Firefighter at scene of fatal fire in the Golan, October 11, 2026.

Deadly house fire in Golan Heights kills woman in her 60s as firefighters work to extinguish flames

 MDA paramedics at the scene after a terror stabbing in Hadera leaves six wounded. October 9, 2024.

The stories behind the sirens

Nania Melda.

Beersheba man arrested after calling police to report himself for fatally stabbing ex-wife


MDA medics finish building woman's sukkah for her after treating head injury

The woman had begun building the sukkah beneath her home as part of preparations for the approaching holiday when an iron pole fell while the upper supports were being tied together and struck her.

An MDA team finishes building a sukkah for a woman after treating her injuries.

Netanyahu meets Latin American leaders as Israel seeks deeper regional ties

Following his UN address, Netanyahu held talks with Latin American leaders on strengthening political, economic, and security cooperation, including possible expansion of the Isaac Accords.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (center) meets with Latin American leaders (L-R): Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz Pereira, Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino, and Paraguayan President Santiago Peña in New York City, September 24, 2026.

MDA hosts knowledge-sharing workshop for Latin American, Spanish emergency organization officials

Over the years, MDA has partnered in "transferring knowledge and assisting in the establishment and development of emergency medical systems in various countries."

Magen David Adom vehicles.

MDA reports three people died, 3,322 people were treated during Yom Kippur

MDA teams treated thousands during Yom Kippur, including hundreds who fainted, became dehydrated, or were injured while riding bicycles and scooters.

 MDA Ambulance

Two people injured after being hit by Jerusalem's new light rail next to Malha Mall

Both have been evacuated to Hadassah-University Medical Center in Jerusalem’s Ein Kerem. 

Jerusalem's new light rail line

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.

Magen David Adom National Operations Center.

No. 39: Eli Bin, Dubi Weissenstern, Eran Zimrin, Chantal and Marc Belzberg: Guardians of Israel

Guardians of Israel’s home front – protecting, healing, and honoring life.

(L-R): Eli Bin, Dubi Weissenstern, Eran Zimrin, Chantal and Marc Belzberg

Teacher shot in school parking lot near Beersheba, hospitalized in moderate condition

The school temporarily suspended classes and released a statement denouncing the violent incident. The shooter's identity and motive remain unclear at the time of writing.

Magen David Adom intensive care ambulance.

Israeli seriously wounded in West Bank stabbing attack, IDF kills terrorist after hour-long manhunt

According to KAN News, the terrorist's phone fell from his pocket while fleeing the scene and has been identified as an individual known to the security establishment.

Israel Police responding to the scene of the terror attack at Maoz Yehuda Farm near Kusra in the West Bank, September 7, 2026.

Man shot in Lower Galilee is in serious condition, MDA says

MDA teams treated him for penetrating injuries at the scene before transporting him to the Italian Hospital in Nazareth.

Magen David Adom responds to scene of criminal stabbing at bank in Tel Aviv, August 26, 2026.