ZAKA

High Court of Justice blocks autopsies of dead infants from Jerusalem daycare disaster

Authorities called for the autopsies, given that the cause of death has not yet been definitively determined, while the families of the deceased petitioned the court against them.

First responders at the scene where dozens of toddlers were suspected to have been badly poisoned at a daycare in Jerusalem. January 19, 2026.
Simcha Greiniman ,ZAKA Commander Modiin and International Representative

ZAKA commander Simcha Greiniman on dignity, service, and the human cost of October 7

The world’s largest “NEVER AGAIN” route, starting from the Gate of Death.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Cycling from Auschwitz to form the largest "NEVER AGAIN"

BARUCK NIDDAM, ZAKA International Rescue and Recovery director general.

From 'disaster to disaster,' ZAKA official aids in recovery of cousin in Switzerland - interview


'Deserved twice over': ZAKA receives Shield Award for 'crucial' work

'We could not have functioned without your kindness'.

  ‘RESILIENCE IN Harmony,’ 2023. As ZAKA members conclude their painstaking work, their collective recitation of ‘I have faith with all my being’ within the cleared remains of a home becomes a powerful testament to resilience and faith.

Grapevine May 10, 2024: Shared emotions

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 SURROUNDED BY Soroka medical staff who cared for her during the past six months, 85-year-old former hostage Alma Avraham, carrying a huge bouquet of flowers, leaves hospital to resume life in the bosom of her family.

This Independence Day, we cry for the independence taken from our hostages - editorial

We also honor those who have fought on varying fronts for the existence and safety of the Israeli people and the State of Israel as a whole. They are the salt of the earth.

A woman waves a large Israeli flag as people watch the military airshow as part of Israel's 75th Independence Day celebrations, in Jerusalem, April 26, 2023.

Jews outnumber anti-Israel rally against ZAKA at NJ synagogue

Jews from communities across the region stood in front of the synagogue with Israeli and American flags, outnumbering the dozens of pro-Palestinian activists.

Jewish counter-protesters face pro-Palestinian activists outside synagogue in Teaneck, New Jersey.

Activists protest October 7 first aid, burial group at NJ synagogue

The event had planned to hear first-hand accounts of the ZAKA workers and their search and rescue operations on October 7.

 Zaka personnel work at a field with destroyed cars from the October 7 massacre, near the Israel-Gaza border, January 22, 2024.

Pro-Palestinian activists plan protest against ZAKA at New Jersey synagogue

The protests, which are organized by pro-Palestinian activist groups, has been called antisemitic by local Jewish groups who have called on authorities to prevent the protest.

 Zaka personnel work at a field with destroyed cars from the October 7 massacre, near the Israel-Gaza border, January 22, 2024.

Israeli government spokesman Eylon Levy seeks to raise funds for ZAKA, receives backlash on X

Levy had posted an earlier video in December to announce that for every greeting booked through cameo, all proceeds would go towards supporting ZAKA workers stock upon supplies and ambulance

Eylon Levy, spokesman for the Israeli Government

In the wake of October 7 massacre, ZAKA volunteers grapple with trauma - opinion

After October 7, even experienced disaster responders show signs of trauma like night terrors and fatigue, indicating a pressing need for support.

Immersed in blood and identifying every extreme cruelty, yet they go home. ZAKA personnel clear bodies during the war.

Israeli Ministerial Committee approves imprisonment for denying Oct. 7, ZAKA compensation

The bills were issued by Israeli politicians from three different parties.

 Zaka personnel work at a field with destroyed cars from the October 7 massacre, near the Israel-Gaza border, November 23, 2023.

Court orders bank to transfer Abramovich's funds to ZAKA

Despite legal debates, the Tel Aviv Court ruled against the bank's sanction concerns and mandated an NIS 8 million transfer from Abramovich to the Israeli humanitarian group ZAKA.

 Russian oligarch and politician Roman Abramovich arrives at the Western Wall for his son’s Bar Mitzvah, in the Old City of Jerusalem on December 20, 2022.