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


'We're trying to save ourselves': Eyewitnesses recount Jerusalem fire chaos on Highway 1

“We’re trying to save ourselves. Some soldiers and police officers directed us toward Tel Aviv," the evacuee continued. 

 Eyewitnesses film raging fires while driving on highway, April 30, 2025.

MDA volunteer in Toronto honors fallen paramedic in Remembrance Day ceremony

“As part of my responsibilities during my year of service in Jewish communities abroad, I am tasked with sharing the stories of our heroes,” Ofir Bar said.

 Ofir Bar, a 19-year-old Magen David Adom (MDA) volunteer, paid tribute this week to fallen paramedic Amit Man during a Remembrance Day ceremony in Toronto

‘We believe in the power of women’: MDA chair champions women’s advancement in its mission

Dovrat Weizer leads revitalized Women of Magen David Adom, aiming to boost support, visibility, and female leadership in Israel’s emergency services.

 WOMEN MEDICYLISTS of MDA.

Magen David Adom warns of blood shortage in Israel, calls for public donors

Donation stations will be deployed across Israel for the next two weeks for public donors.

 Magen David Adom Motorcycles

Grapevine: Jerusalem justice

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 An aerial view of Hebrew University of Jerusalem's Mount Scopus campus.

Dee family dedicates MDA ambulances to sisters, mother murdered in terror attack

The Dee family members were murdered in a shooting attack in April 2023. The daughters, Maia and Rina, died at the scene, and the mother, Lucy, succumbed to her wounds days later.

 Rabbi Leo Dee (L) with his daughter Keren Dee (R) posing with one of the ambulances donated in memory of their murdered relatives, March 2025.

Man killed by passing vehicle while helping victim of separate car accident

The man, in his 30s, was unconscious and suffered from severe injuries. Paramedics were forced to pronounce him dead at the scene. 

 Magen David Adom teams at the scene of the car accident on Route 4 near the Holon Interchange. March 28, 2025.

Michaela Berku on volunteering, MDA, and saving lives through service

MDA paramedic and Tribu founder Michaela Berku shares the power of volunteering at the 2025 Women Leaders Summit.

 Michaela Berku: "Doing good is the best therapy."

Herzog urges US Jews to stand united in supporting Israel amid growing divides

In a meeting with AIPAC, Herzog stresses the urgent need for hostages' return and warns against Iran’s ambitions.

 Israeli President Isaac Herzog attends an iftar meal in the Arab Israeli town of Shfra'am, on April 13, 2023.

Terror shooting near Ariel in West Bank, one wounded

The 18-year-old shooting victim arrived at the industrial zone of Ariel with a gunshot wound and was treated by MDA paramedics.

 MDA ambulance seen at the scene of a shooting attack near Ariel in the West Bank, March 12, 2025