Rescue mission

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

Officials confirm a full investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the fire.

 Israeli Firefighters work to contain a fire in an 8-story residential building in Lod. May 30, 2026.
CHINA-WEATHER Rescuers use pumps to drain off water after heavy rains at a flooded residential compound in southwestern China's Chongqing municipality on July 9, 2025.

Three dead and 17 missing after flooding in China's Chongqing

Rescue workers search for survivors among debris as a nine-storey building under construction collapsed in Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines, May 24, 2026.

Rescuers search for more than 20 trapped after Philippines building collapse

ISRAELI SECURITY forces operate during a raid in the West Bank city of Nablus, May 3, 2026.

Group of deaf Israeli civilians rescued from heart of Nablus in unusual West Bank incident


Scientists develop cyborg cockroach swarms for search-and-rescue missions

In lab tests, swarms of 20 cyborg cockroaches navigated complex terrain using a new algorithm mimicking human group strategies.

 Search and rescue missions. Illustration.

Search for missing American-Israeli woman in Montana paused, external Jewish SAR team enlisted

Ehrlich was relocating to Washington for a job, and had stayed in Missoula, Montana to break up her journey from Colorado.

 Danit Ehrlich z"l giving her dog, Bamba, a loving embrace.

Apple Watch leads to rescue of three injured individuals in harsh snow conditions

The Apple Watch has once again proven itself as a life-saving tool, as an automatic emergency call led to the dramatic rescue of an injured skier and the discovery of another injured individual.

 Apple Watch

Yamam Dep.-Ch: Deal better than 'dangerous' hostage rescue operation - N12

"While fighters are ready and prepared for rescue operations, if there is a possibility of a release in a deal, it will do everyone good."

 Yamam fighters recount the moment that they rescued Noa Argamani from Hamas captivity during Operation Arnon, June 15, 2024.

Alpine rescue service and dog teams race to recover bodies after deadly avalanche in Trasquera

Shortly after noon on Sunday, a snow avalanche detached in the mountains of Verbano, in the municipal territory of Trasquera, overwhelming a group of people.

 The Italian Alps.

Three Israelis safely rescued after being trapped on freezing mountain in Japan

They had been stuck there for around 24 hours due to severe weather conditions, and were trapped in sub-zero temperatures in a state of hypothermia.

 Photos of the rescued Israelis with the Israeli consul in Tokyo, after the rescue.

Relative of rescued Lev Tahor member discusses group's psychological abuse - interview

Oded Twik emotionally described the most meaningful moments in the process of rescuing family members from the Lev Tahor cult in Guatemala.

A Lev Tahor members demands the release of members of the community after prosecutors say Guatemalan authorities rescued several children and teenagers from the Jewish community following allegations of child abuse, in Guatemala City, Guatemala, December 21, 2024.

Boris and Svetlaya were rescued as orphaned cubs in 2012 from the Sikhote-Alin mountains

Boris and Svetlaya's journey began in 2012 when they were rescued as orphaned cubs from the Sikhote-Alin mountains.

 Boris the Siberian tiger traveled 200 km to reunite with partner Svetlaya.

Location of hostage bodies rescued on Thursday came from interrogation, says Shin Bet

"This was an operation that arose from intelligence deriving from Shin Bet investigations, carried out by investigators at detention facilities."

 Photos of the hostage rescue operation, provided by the Shin Bet

New technology: How rescue services will overcome navigation disruptions

California's oneNav unveils L5-direct™ technology in Israel, enabling security and rescue services, as well as location-based applications, to overcome GPS disruptions.

 oneNav vs. Smartphones