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.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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

Sirens sounded across the region at approximately 9:10 a.m. following the identification of an Iranian missile, believed to contain a cluster munitions warhead, according to initial reports.

|ByJAMES GENN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
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

United Hatzalah and the IDF's Search and Rescue Brigade are conducting searches at the reported sites where missile fragments hit southern Israel on Sunday afternoon.

|ByJAMES GENN
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

“Nothing prepared me for October 7,” said United Hatzalah senior officer Linor Attias. “This is my people, my country. I was one of the victims.”

|ByASHER SMITH

No. 34: Heads of organizations that support survivors of war and terror

Ifat Ovadia-Luski, Doron Almog, Yael Eckstein, and Eli Beer are four important and powerful Jewish Israelis who continue to serve the people in our society who need it the most.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025ByESTHER DAVIS
(L-R from top): Yael Eckstein, Eli Beer, Doron Almog, Ifat Ovadia-Luski

Yuval Raphael receives award at United Hatzalah gala, presented by Gal Gadot

The event brought together the Los Angeles pro-Israel philanthropic community to raise funds for medical supplies and to train volunteers for United Hatzalah.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN
(Left to right) Business leaders Sunny Sassoon and Rick Caruso, who chaired the United Hatzalah gala, with Gal Gadot, honoree Yuval Raphael, United Hatzalah founder and president Eli Beer and United Hatzalah chairperson Mark Gerson.

Jerusalem in chaos: ‘People lying unconscious, shattered glass everywhere'

Israeli first responders described a difficult scene in Jerusalem in the immediate aftermath of a deadly bus-stop terror attack.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, ALON HACHMON
Police and rescue personnel at the scene of a terror attack at Ramot junction, entrance to Jerusalem, September 8, 2025

At least six murdered in Jerusalem terror shooting, 21 wounded

Three killed in attack were rabbis • Terrorists opened fire on bus in Jerusalem, killing several at the scene • First responder: 'When we arrived, we saw people lying unconscious on the road'

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Police and rescue personnel at the scene of a terror attack at Ramot junction, entrance to Jerusalem, September 8, 2025

Saving lives, strengthening communities

United Hatzalah’s Los Angeles Gala will bring together global supporters to celebrate lifesaving innovation and expand emergency response across Israel

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025ByALAN ROSENBAUM
Eli Beer, speaking at the United Hatzalah LA Gala 2024

Kinneret: Search Operation for Missing Military Reservist During Recreational Leave

United Hatzalah representatives confirm that the specialized response unit is coordinating with security and rescue authorities

AUGUST 21, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
United Hatzalah search and rescue units are conducting an active search

Let them serve with dignity: Inside Eli Beer’s plan to welcome haredim into national life

“We are tearing ourselves apart – not from external threats but from inside” the founder and president of United Hatzalah states

AUGUST 20, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
HAREDI VOLUNTEERS in the Ten Kavod program

Woman mildly wounded by stray bullet at Western Wall

Police have opened an investigation into the incident.

JULY 28, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
THE MASSES gather at the Western Wall this past Tuesday, during Passover, for the Priestly Blessing.

Prime Minister Netanyahu at United Hatzalah National Logistics Center Inauguration

‘United Hatzalah Volunteers Are The Nation, Operate For The Nation; From All Sectors Of Israeli Society, From All Communities And With Complete Dedication’

JULY 1, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Prime Minister Netanyahu at United Hatzalah National Logistics Center Inauguration

United Hatzalah provides dog therapy to survivors, first responders at missile impact sites

This is to "help survivors and families evacuated from their damaged homes," United Hatzalah added.

JUNE 17, 2025ByJAMES GENN
Two IDF soldiers with a United Hatzalah therapy dog, Hope, as part of a new psychotraumatic support program, June 2025.