Magen David Adom

High Court of Justice blocks autopsies of dead infants from Jerusalem daycare disaster

Authorities called for the autopsies, given that the cause of death has not yet been definitively determined, while the families of the deceased petitioned the court against them.

First responders at the scene where dozens of toddlers were suspected to have been badly poisoned at a daycare in Jerusalem. January 19, 2026.
Magen David Adom paramedics and vehicles are seen at the scene of an incident involving hazardous material, in Jerusalem, January 19, 2026.

Children who were killed, injured at Jerusalem daycare likely experienced respiratory distress

An Israeli police officer holds a bag containing food items that are suspected to have poisoned dozens of toddlers in Jerusalem. January 19, 2026.

Two babies dead, dozens more children injured after suspected overheating at Jerusalem daycare

A bus overturns on Highway 6 near Kiryat Gat, southern Israel, January 16, 2026.

At least 27 injured as bus overturns on Highway 6 near Kiryat Gat


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.

Grapevine, July 3, 2025: Hostages are still Herzog’s top priority

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG bids farewell to Israeli diplomats prior to their leaving for abroad to take up their new posts.

Huckabee says that US B-2 bombers 'need to visit Yemen' after Houthis missile intercepted

"We thought we were done with missiles coming to Israel, but Houthis just lit one up over us in Israel," the ambassador noted after the first missile attack since the Iran war.

 A B-2 Spirit proceeds to an undisclosed location after flying a mission over Iraq, March 27, 2003.

'Truly grateful for their work': US Amb. Huckabee, wife tour underground MDA blood bank

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and his wife toured the Magen David Adom (MDA) blood bank in Ramle on Sunday, Huckabee announced.

 US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and his wife toured the Magen David Adom (MDA) blood bank in Ramle June 29, 2025

'Israel at its best': Netanyahu visits underground MDA blood bank

"What you're doing here is unparalleled in the world,” Netanyahu said. “You're saving lives. That is the people of Israel and the State of Israel at their best"

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) and Magen David Adom Director-General Eli Bin (L) in a ceremony at MDA's blood bank in Ramle, June 26, 2025.

WATCH: MDA medic springs to action after own home hit by missile

The MDA EMT helped evacuate the wounded after his apartment in northern Israel was struck by an Iranian missile.

 MDA medics respond to a direct hit in northern Israel on Daniel Stein's home.

Iranian missile hits electric infrastructure in South, thousands temporarily lost power

None have been reported wounded after large booms were heard in the Shfela area and in southern Israel.

 Israeli security at the site near where a missile fell in southern Israel, June 23, 2025

WATCH: Border policewomen assists in birth of twins, performs CPR on newborn at checkpoint

A woman exited a vehicle at the Tunnel Crossing who was in the advanced stages of labor and shouted: "I'm giving birth! I need a doctor!"

 A Border Police officer conducting operations, May 2025.

23 wounded from crashes in central, northern Israel following Iranian missile barrage

Twenty-three have been reported wounded after reports of hits in the Coastal, Central, and Dan districts, including direct hits to buildings and cars.

 First responders gather at an impact site following Iran's strike on Israel, in Tel Aviv, June 22, 2025

Iranian Shahed 136 drone crashes into building in Beit She'an, no injuries reported

Magen David Adom arrived at the scene of the crash and reported that there were no casualties or injuries.  

 Israel security and rescue personnel stand near a building was damaged in a drone attack from Iran on Israel, amid the Iran-Israel conflict, in Beit Shean, in the Jordan valley, June 21, 2025.