Medic
IDF debuts paramedic course tailored to active combat service
“As staff, we repeatedly posed the reflective question, ‘Why am I here?’ Ultimately, they made the choice to leave, and they understand that their goal is to become life-saving medics.”
95 years on the frontlines: The story of Magen David Adom
No. 20: Eli Bin: At the forefront of Israeli emergency management systems
Swiss medics start hunger strike over Gaza outside parliament
IDF gunfire wounds ICRC, Red Crescent team during rescue mission in Gaza Strip - report
The IDF told the Jerusalem Post that it is aware of reports of an ICRC and Palestinian Red Crescent worker being fired on, and the incident is being investigated.
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.
'I’ll keep showing up': MDA paramedic who saved dozens on Oct 7 recounts 600 days
“We’re still on high alert. Without MDA in the field on October 7 — and every day since — the Israeli medical system wouldn’t have functioned," said Alisa Krant.
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.
What can be learned from the IDF inquiry into killing of medics in Gaza? – analysis
The IDF did discipline officers for their actions in the event, it also does not explain questions like how the number of terrorists is determined after a firefight.
The IDF must be more transparent when innocent Gazans are killed – editorial
The IDF's zigzag on the killing of 14 Red Cross workers proves the need for transparency during the fog of the Israel-Hamas War.
Red Cross 'outraged' at deaths of eight medics, killed on duty in Gaza
This incident represents the "single most deadly attack on Red Cross Red Crescent workers anywhere in the world since 2017," IFRC reported.
Israel to significantly expand IDF's medical training, number of paramedics
Major General Michel Yanko presented plans to expand medical training, increasing IDF's doctors and paramedics after war insights show their presence boosts survival rates and soldier confidence.
A hospital that goes beyond
The vice president of global affairs at Sheba Medical Center discusses the hospital’s role in the war, its future plans, and what makes it unique.
Meet the medic who understood on Oct. 7 she must do everything to save a child
Dispatch teams gave hotline callers life-saving medical treatment advice over the phone on October 7. One such woman told children where to hide from terrorists.
'We worked under terrorist fire and incoming rockets'
Paramedic Adir Bitan and his team worked under terrorist gunfire and incoming rockets for more than 24 hours.
