Emergency

At least five killed, several injured after ammo-laden vehicle explodes in Syria's Idlib province

It remains unclear at the time of writing whether the explosion was accidental in nature or a deliberate explosion as a car bomb.

The aftermath of a deadly car bomb in Syria's Idlib Province, September 1, 2026.
Dubi Weissenstern

As a new year begins, we prepare for the emergencies we pray never come

The Galilee Medical center in the Northern Israeli city of Nahariya. April 13, 2026.

Two Israeli children eat chocolate spiked with hallucinogenic mushrooms, rushed to hospital

Israeli authorities carry out searches after a boat capsized in the Jordan River on Sunday, leading to the death of an Israeli child, August 9, 2026

Twelve-year-old Israeli killed after boat capsizes on Jordan River


Allow Gazans medical treatment in West Bank, east Jerusalem, human rights orgs. tells High Court

Only three hospitals remain fully operational in Gaza, while two-thirds of the 647 medical facilities that were operational before the war are now out of service, the petitioners show.

Armed Palestinians seen secure trucks loaded with Humanitarian Aid entering Gaza through the Israeli Kerem Shalom Crossing, in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, September 19, 2025.

Paramedics revive 54-year-old man after collapsing as his house flooded

CPR efforts by the paramedics to restore the man included about 11 electric shocks before his heart began beating again.

A Magen David Adom ambulance, pictured in March 28, 2024; illustrative.

Multiple groups rescued from Yarkon River after severe weather

The rescuers responded to an emergency call and found the trapped group sitting on the roof of their car, where they were to avoid the rising water.

Israel's Fire and Rescue Service rescues people trapped on a car in the Yarkon River.

Two killed, 18 injured as truck plows through Bucheon market in South Korea

The incident took place at a market located in Bucheon, about 20 km (12.43 miles) west of the capital Seoul, a fire official told a televised briefing.

A truck crashes into a marketplace in Bucheon, South Korea, November 13, 2025.

Hundreds of Kafr Kassem youth learn CPR, First Aid in United Hatzalah outreach event

Hundreds of Kafr Kassem students received vital first-aid instruction during a United Hatzalah event showcasing EMS equipment and the swift-response model used across the Sharon region.

A United Hatzalah training drill featuring the Medevac flying ambulance

Axon to acquire Israel's Carbyne to redefine emergency calls for first responders

Carbyne's solution protects over 250 million people worldwide

 Ambulance vehicles are parked near the scene after a car drove into a crowd, in Mannheim, Germany, March 3, 2025.

No. 20: Eli Bin: At the forefront of Israeli emergency management systems

No matter the situation, whether war, terror, COVID-19, or October 7, Eli Bin is there keeping Israel safe.

Eli Bin, Magen David Adom

Breaking Ground Below Ground: Pushing the Limits of Wartime Health Care

Their advanced emergency response protocol allows them to move patients and operations underground to keep everyone safe while delivering lifesaving care

Yoel Har-Even showcases Sheba's underground hospital.

Israel's Sheba Medical Center is pushing the limits of wartime health care - opinion

The preparedness framework that we have instituted at Sheba Medical Center in Israel is a culmination of decades of crisis management.

A military helicopter with released hostage Or Levy arrives at the Sheba Medical center in Ramat Gan, February 8, 2025

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