Israel emergency aid

ZAKA announces it responded to over 7,000 cases in Israel and abroad in 2025 annual report

“Our volunteers work quietly and professionally to ensure every person is treated with respect and that families can bury their loved ones with dignity and certainty,” said ZAKA CEO Weissenstern

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Zaka volunteers
A man walks near debris, in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, in Black River, Jamaica, November 2, 2025.

Netanyahu orders Israel to dispatch aid to hurricane-torn Jamaica

Melissa was the most powerful storm ever to directly hit Jamaica, and the first major hurricane to do so since 1988.

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United Hatzalah launched their first mobile emergency medical clinic in Israel's South.

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.

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UNITED HATZALAH conducts a first aid course. While our attention has understandably been focused on security and war-related concerns, we cannot forget that routine safety matters still demand our vigilance, the writer states.

New years resolution: Let's have a safer 2025 - opinion

While our attention has understandably been focused on security and war-related concerns, we cannot forget that routine safety matters still demand our vigilance.

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United Hatzalah launches new fleet of emergency response vehicles

“And every single one of them is going to reduce the response time of our fleets and volunteers who are on the roads. These ambucycles are going to help us save a lot of lives.”

JULY 3, 2024ByREBECCA SZLECHTER
Yaacov Hagoel, Chairman of the World Zionist Organization; Eli Beer, President of United Hatzalah; Dr. Miriam Adelson, philanthropist; Uriel Buso, Israel’s Minister of Health; Matan Adelson, philanthropist

Israel is wrong to give aid to antisemitic countries - opinion

Going forward, any aid dollar spent in service of bettering Israel’s image among indifferent states or swooping to the defense of longstanding is a dollar wasted. 

FEBRUARY 1, 2024BySHEILA NAZARIAN
A box of equipment being sent by the IDF as part of Operation Olive Branch to provide aid to Turkey following a deadly earthquake, on February 6, 2023.

Ukraine asks for Israeli support as it builds $500m. national rehab centers

Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, more than 200,000 civilians and military personnel have been injured, with 20,000 having undergone amputation.

AUGUST 23, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
People stand near the site of a Russian missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine August 10, 2023.

This collaboration between Carbyne and AT&T could revolutionize emergency response field

The pioneering partnership is poised to enhance safety and rapid emergency services through advanced technology and seamless connectivity.

JUNE 15, 2023ByZACHY HENNESSEY
An emergency vehicle is seen near the site of a reported security incident near Israel's southern border with Egypt, Israel June 3, 2023.

What an ER doctor and musical trendsetter Miri Ben-Ari have in common

MAY 24, 2023ByRENEE GHERT-ZAND/JTA
MIRI BEN-ARI and Young D: "I’m obsessed with African music, I love it." August 2020

Defense Ministry runs earthquake drill on receiving emergency global aid

Almost none of Israel's 80,000 buildings are capable to withstand a major quake.

MARCH 12, 2023ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Members of the Knesset Honor Guard, Home Front Command, Firefighters, IDF and Israel's Magen David Adom Emergency Medical Services participate in an emergency drill simulating an earthquake near Ashkelon, on December 19, 2019.

Lifesaving emergency 'Ambucycle' to be named by civilian ideas

With a contributing donation, donors can help pick the name of a new motorized "ambucycle."

FEBRUARY 26, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
"Bikey McBikeface," named in honor of a 2002 Tel Aviv terror attack victim.

IDF aid workers re-open hospital to treat wounded after Turkey earthquake

Approximately 140 doctors and nurses are working at the hospital, including paramedics and medical logistics personnel.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The IDF's aid operation sets up inside a Turkish hospital in order to treat those wounded in the deadly earthquakes, February 10, 2023.

Andrea Bocelli to perform at United Hatzalah Gala in Miami

The gala comes just a few months after United Hatzalah sent an Emergency Response Team to Florida to provide care to the survivors and evacuees of Hurricane Ian.

DECEMBER 14, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Andrea Bocelli's concert at the Poznań Stadium in Poland in 2019.

About 233,000 still without power in Puerto Rico days after Fiona

Following Hurricane Fiona's destructive path, Puerto Rico still faces widespread power outages across the island.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022ByREUTERS
Aftermath of Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico

Israeli delegation in Puerto Rico to offer emergency aid in wake of storm

Israeli delegation departs before Rosh Hashana to Puerto Rico to offer psychological and medical aid in wake of Hurricane Fiona

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
United Hatzalah sends emergency delegation to Puerto Rico in wake of Hurricane Fiona.