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

United Hatzalah requests UN's Guterres's support in taking over UNRWA compound

Beer stressed that United Hatzalah caters to all communities in Israel and the West Bank, and would foster peace in the region.

JANUARY 31, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A United Hatzalah volunteer approaches an emergency response vehicle.

New years resolution: Let's have a safer 2025 - opinion

While our attention has understandably been focused on security and war-related concerns, we cannot forget that routine safety matters still demand our vigilance.

JANUARY 7, 2025ByELI BEER
UNITED HATZALAH conducts a first aid course. While our attention has understandably been focused on security and war-related concerns, we cannot forget that routine safety matters still demand our vigilance, the writer states.

'Victory or martyrdom': Suspect shot, crashes after West Bank terror ramming

According to Walla, a woman sustained minor wounds. The incident is under investigation.

JANUARY 1, 2025BySAM HALPERN
The vehicle of a suspected rammer. January 1, 2024.

Israeli infant among six injured in Bnei Brak building fire

The circumstances surrounding the fire are still being investigated, according to Ynet. Four fire crews from Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv and Bnei Brak are tackling the flames.

DECEMBER 31, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Building fire in Bnei Brak.

Grapevine December 25, 2024: The key priority

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

DECEMBER 25, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
FLAVIO CAIAFA (left) and Aharon Palmon, vice president for research and development at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

'Unmatched commitment': First Muslim woman appointed deputy head of United Hatzalah branch

Doa Al Aubra, who joined UH in 2022, was appointed deputy head of the Rahat branch. 

DECEMBER 2, 2024ByRAQUEL GUERTZENSTEIN FROHLICH
Doa Al Aubra, the deputy head of United Hatzalah's Rahat branch.

Heroic tales from Oct. 7: United Hatzalah on the ‘road of death’ - opinion

“Only on Sunday did I realize what danger we were in on Oct. 7. We were concentrating so hard on caring for the wounded."

NOVEMBER 30, 2024ByBARBARA SOFER
‘Only on Sunday did I realize what danger we were in on Oct. 7’

United Hatzalah adds 1,000 new volunteers, reaches 8,000 strong in life-saving efforts

UH volunteers represent all sectors of Israeli society, the statement said, and include doctors, paramedics, and medics stationed throughout the country. 

NOVEMBER 27, 2024ByRAQUEL GUERTZENSTEIN FROHLICH
A United Hatzalah volunteer approaches an emergency response vehicle.

United Hatzalah drill simulates large-scale missile strike on children's school bus in Kiryat Gat

The exercise drew critical lessons from the Majdal Shams rocket attack that killed 12 children in July, United Hatzalah said.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024ByRAQUEL GUERTZENSTEIN FROHLICH
United Hatzalah conducts a large mass casualty incident drill in Kiryat Gat, Israel.

Trump nominates Jewish billionaire Howard Lutnick for Secretary of Commerce

Lutnick, currently co-chairing Trump’s transition team, is a significant donor to United Hatzalah, Israel’s largest independent emergency medical service (EMS) organization.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Howard Lutnick United Hatzalah Gala