MDA

Gilad Erdan: ‘Defund the UN, replace it with a real league of democracies’

Speaking at The Jerusalem Post Conference in New York, the former UN ambassador said any deal that leaves Iran’s regime in place would be dangerous for Israel’s future.

Amb. Gilad Erdan, Global President, Magen David Adom; Former Ambassador of Israel to the UN.
Photo from the scene of the attack in Gush Etzion.

Car ramming attack wounds several at Gush Etzion Junction in West Bank, south of Jerusalem

 Israeli Firefighters work to contain a fire in an 8-story residential building in Lod. May 30, 2026.

WATCH: Eighteen rescued from Lod apartment fire, including infants and elderly

MDA CEO Eli Bin (right) at the MDA headquarters

The front line of the home front: Magen David Adom is Israel’s emergency backbone


Man in critical condition after being bitten by snake in Jordan Valley

MDA paramedics provided the man with life-saving medical treatment, which included oxygen and medication, and evacuated him in serious but stable condition to HaEmek Hospital in Afula.

 Red-bellied Black Snake. (illustrative)

'Significant risks': Newborn passes away after tragic home birth in Israel

Hillel Yaffe Medical Center has confirmed the death of the newborn who passed away during a planned home birth near Hadera. The mother is recovering from emergency surgery.

 MDA PARAMEDICS on the job.

Teen dies after fall from abandoned rooftop, another in critical condition

A 12-year-old girl died from her wounds, and another one is in critical condition after falling from a tall building in Rishon Lezion.

 MDA Ambulance

Two teens indicted for accidentally killing their friend

Two teens face charges in the shooting death of Ori Portal, who was struck in the chest after one of them accidentally pulled the trigger.

 MDA Ambulance

Eight IDF soldiers wounded in Kfar Yona terror ramming, police searching for second suspect

The terrorist who carried out the car-ramming attack did not steal the vehicle he was driving, as per preliminary reports.

Israeli security forces at the scene of a terror attack near Kfar Yona, July 24, 2025.

Latin American ambassadors go behind-the-scenes in MDA's lifesaving efforts

A delegation of Latin American ambassadors visited MDA, exploring its state-of-the-art facilities and emergency response efforts, while also donating blood to support its lifesaving mission.

A delegation of Latin American ambassadors to Israel recently visited the Magen David Adom (MDA) Blood Services Division at the Marcus National Blood Services Center in Ramla.

Herzog honors two MDA servicewomen for lifesaving service during crisis

Herzog presented the Excellence Award to MDA servicewomen Mera Bokae and Tehila Kadosh for working beyond their volunteer hours to assist in times of crisis.

 President Isaac Herzog presents prize to MDA servicewomen Mera Bokae and Tehila Kadosh.

Naftali Bennett assists injured driver on the way to slain soldier's funeral

The driver was lying on the side of the road outside of Ashkelon, where Bennett was heading to attend the funeral of slain soldier Sgt. Shahar Manoav.

 Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennet assists an injured driver on the side of the road.

Pentagon says US strikes set Iran nuclear back months, White House denies assessment

UK purchasing fighter jets capable of carrying tactical nuclear weapons • IRGC deny reports of Tabriz drone attack • EU calls Israel, Iran to negotiate

 EMS services inspect the damage from an Iranian missile impact on a building in central Israel, June 13, 2025.

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.

 Illustrative photo of a premature birth