Emergency

Twelve-year-old Israeli killed after boat capsizes on Jordan River

The Israel Fire and Rescue Authority and Israel Police officers searched for the boy, but he was lifeless by the time he was located.

Israeli authorities carry out searches after a boat capsized in the Jordan River on Sunday, leading to the death of an Israeli child, August 9, 2026
A RESCUE TEAM evacuates a wounded person by helicopter near Sderot on October 7, 2023.

Years of disaster drills kept Israeli hospitals running - until Oct. 7 exposed the gaps

United Hatzalah ambulance boat in the Sea of Galilee.

Three teenage boys rescued by United Hatzalah in Sea of Galilee after drifting to deep waters

MDA operates five helicopters equipped with advanced intensive care equipment

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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.

United Hatzalah conducts a large mass casualty incident drill in Kiryat Gat, Israel.

Crisis support to the Jewish community after the murder of Rabbi Kogan - interview

The Jerusalem Post spoke to the Jewish world's largest emotional crisis service about the help they are giving following the murder of Chabad Rabbi Kogan in the UAE.

Depressed girl gets counseling and comfort from a caring therapist

US organizes evacuations, emergency services from Lebanon: Over 1,000 Americans reach Turkey

The US Embassy in Beirut remains open to process emergency passports and other services, the State Department stated.

 US citizen Nadine El Shab leaves the arrival terminal of Istanbul Airport with her baby after her evacuation with a U.S government chartered flight from war-hit Lebanon, in Istanbul, Turkey, October 9, 2024.

No cellular reception? Apple satellite service started

Apple's new satellite service activates in the USA and Canada for emergency and regular messages when cellular reception is lost, not yet available in Israel.

 Satellite service. For now, not in Israel

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Israel activates new tech missile alert system during Iranian attack

While "Personal Message" does not replace the Home Front Command app or the country’s air raid sirens, it acts as an additional layer in Israel's broader alert system.

 New emergency alert is received on phones of Israeli residents during the Iran attack

The life-saving button you don’t know about in your car

Have you been involved in a car accident, or are you a witness to an accident with injuries? Your car has an SOS button that can save lives with just one press. Here’s how it works.

 Emergency button, usually located on the ceiling of the car near the passenger compartment light

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Communication in a blackout scenario: How are first responders preparing and what can civilians do

Israeli emergency responders use backup communication systems to stay operational during power outages and blackouts, expert Meir Mastey says.

MDA forces arrive at Tunnels Checkpoint, south of Jerusalem, 6 August 2024.

'Preparing for attempts of terrorist infiltration': Standby squads on high alert, esp. in north

Emergency standby squads nationwide, especially in the north, are at high alert amid rising tensions with Iran and Hezbollah.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Kiryat Shmona during a situational assessment of escalating tensions with Hezbollah in Israel's North, June 5, 2024