United hatzalah

Haredi extremist vandalizes image of female Hatzalah volunteer killed in missile attack

“This is an extreme act that does not represent the residents of Beit Shemesh. This act is crossing a red line that has no place in our society," Hatzalah head Eli Beer said.

The defaced image of Ronit Elimelech that was vandalized on a Hatzalah vehicle in Ramat Beit Shemesh Bet by a haredi extremist in April 2026.
Magen David Adom paramedics at the scene of shrapnel hitting near a residence in central Israel, April 7, 2026.

Iranian missile fragments hit several locations in central Israel following interception

Smoke rises following a reported shrapnel hit on Ramat Hovav's industrial zone, April 5, 2026.

Missile shrapnel hits southern Israel following latest barrage from Iran, no injuries reported

Three women EMT volunteers of United Hatzalah after finishing an ambulance shift in Jerusalem, one haredi, one religious Muslim, and one secular.

From loss to lifesaving: United Hatzalah officer Linor Attias reflects on her journey to save lives


United Hatzalah volunteer saves man during mid-flight medical emergency

"I'm blessed to have been in the right place at the right time," Ungar said about his life-saving work.

 Dr. Ungar together with the flight crew watching over the revived patient, December 28, 2023.

Grapevine December 23, 2023: Low-key Christmas

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 THE ZIMRAT Choir.

United Hatzalah creates task force to prepare Diaspora Jews for antisemitic attacks

The International Task Force will start with the first free digital course led by certified course directors via an online e-learning platform.

 United Hatzalah vehicles seen in southern Israel on October 7

Grapevine: Mazal Tov: 60 years

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 Rescue EMTs and other volunteer emergency workers participate in an October 7th simulation in Israel's north.

Lights and Lifesavers - Noemie came back from a mission in Morocco. Then, Hamas attacked

“In Morocco, entire villages came out to thank us for our service,” United Hatzalah volunteer Noemie Dray says.

 United Hatzalah volunteer Noemie Dray

On Oct. 7, United Hatzalah saves thousands of lives in private vehicles

We proved that we are one of the State of Israel’s essential organizations,' said United Hatzalah shift officer

 Nachman Elbaz, United Hatzalah shift officer

Lights and Lifesavers - On Oct. 7, Hagiv Hacmon saved his kibbutz (and many lives)

The United Hatzalah volunteer coordinated the efforts of the security team in Kibbutz Sa’ad, before going to treat the wounded in nearby Kfar Aza.

Hagiv Hacmon, United Hatzalah volunteer.

Lights and Lifesavers - On Oct. 7, United Hatzalah was on the phone with children in the south

“Our Resilience Unit has been operating since 2016 to give emotional support to our volunteers and to the citizens,” explains Uriel Bulmas.

 Uriel Bulmas, United Hatzalah volunteer

United Hatzalah holds Hanukkah ceremony for hostage EMT

The volunteers converged in a convoy of ambulances and ambucycles at the organization’s headquarters in Jerusalem • Dolev Yehud received Prize of Excellence just before being captured

 Candle-lighting ceremony to demand return of United Hatzalah volunteer EMT Dolev Yehud.

Lights and Lifesavers - On Oct. 7, 19-year-old Yonatan left his yeshiva to treat the victims

“In the heat of the moment, you must stay calm, perform your duties, and don’t think about terrorists or other dangers,” Yonatan Rachamim, a United Hatzalah medic, says.

 Yonatan Rachamim, student at the hesder (pre-military) yeshiva in Kiryat Gat and a volunteer medic for United Hatzalah