Emergency
Nature without barriers: Lotem transforms outdoor experiences for people with disabilities
With wartime keeping Israelis in shelters and indoors, spending time in nature is crucial and the Lotem organization is making sure the same opportunities are there for people with disabilities.
Bolivia's Paz declares state of emergency over blockade crisis, paving way to deploy military
The front line of the home front: Magen David Adom is Israel’s emergency backbone
In emergency responses, Israel sets the standard and inspires the world
Doctor warns: “More injuries from running to shelters than from the rocket fire itself”
Head injuries, hip fractures, and more. An increasing number of older adults are getting injured on the way to protected spaces. An ER doctor at Ichilov warns of the worrying trend.
Israel under fire: English-language resources for state of emergency
Here is a list of some of the places people in Israel can find help for the various challenges created by the state of emergency
Rome: Woman dies after liposuction, surgeon facing manslaughter investigation
Dr. Lizarraga Picciotti and two others investigated for manslaughter; autopsy suggests pulmonary embolism.
MDA evacuates premature infants ahead of expected Iranian retaliation
The operation, conducted at the request of the Health Ministry, involves transferring patients to safe areas to ensure their safety.
WHO maintains mpox global health emergency amid rising cases in Africa
WHO highlights operational challenges and need for ongoing international support.
United Hatzalah's new mobile clinic set to transform emergency care in southern Israel
In times of national emergencies, such as terrorist attacks, fires, or natural disasters, the clinic can be quickly deployed to provide extensive medical support.
‘I have a dream’: ZAKA Dubi Weissenstern on lessening stress of tragedy
Dubi Weissenstern, CEO of ZAKA, wants to establish a resilience center for ZAKA volunteers, to lessen the stress of dealing with tragedy.
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.
