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Two women declared dead after suspected oxygen suit failures at Ashdod oil refinery

The Israel Police announced that it opened an investigation into the accident, emphasizing that “at this moment, there is no risk of hazardous materials leaking outside to the public.”

The site of a hazardous materials accident at the Ashdod refinery, southern Israel. February 02, 2026.
REPRESENTATIVES FROM the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, Magen David Adom, and COGAT at the delivery of ambulances at the Syrian border.

IDF brings Syrian child across border into Israel for emergency medical care

United Hatzalah respond to a call about three men who were shot and killed in the Sharon region on February 3, 2026.

Three men found murdered in their car, bringing 2026 Arab-Israeli death toll to 32

 Magen David Adom teams at the scene of the car accident on Route 4 near the Holon Interchange. March 28, 2025.

Two separate vehicle accidents across Israel leave at least one dead, 14 injured


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

Lights and Lifesavers - On Oct. 7, these grandparents gave out lollipops to children under fire

Caryn Gale and Sergio Geralnik decided to volunteer together for United Hatzalah on their first date. On the Black Saturday, they saved dozens in their ambulance and reassured traumatized children.

 Caryn Gale and Sergio Geralnik

Lights & Lifesavers: Yoni Rozenfeld overcame fear, rode his helicopter to evacuate the wounded

"On October 7, we were game-changers," Rozenfeld said. "Without United Hatzalah, hundreds more would have died.”

 Yoni Rozenfeld, United Hatzalah district coordinator for Jerusalem and a helicopter paramedic

Lights & Lifesavers: On Oct. 7, Liad Ohana saved dozens in a private car

When United Hatzalah chief paramedic Liad Ohana heard gunshots outside his house, he left his wife and three children, including a two-week-old baby, to go treat the wounded.

 United Hatzalah chief paramedic Liad Ohana

United Hatzalah drill simulates October 7th scenario in Israel's North

The uncertainty also included concerns of bombs on the scene, cleared by sniffer dogs before proceeding. Two volunteers also were injured by gunfire in the exercise, all simulated for impact.

 Participants simulate a disaster on Kibbutz Yagur for training purposes.

‘On Oct. 7, we fought like the Maccabees,’ United Hatzalah founder says

On that day, hundreds of United Hatzalah volunteers poured into southern Israel – despite the danger – in order to save lives.

 Lights and Lifesavers - Eli Beer from United Hatzalah discusses October 7.