Hatzalah

In aftermath of Venezuela earthquake, Health Ministry conducts drill to boost preparedness

“Preparing for an earthquake is one of the most complex challenges facing the health system," said Health Ministry Director General Moshe Bar Siman Tov.

Israeli security and rescue forces take part in an earthquake drill at Ziv Medical Center, Safed, northern Israel, December 23, 2025; illustrative.
A Unit Hatzalah medic stands in front of a burning apartment building on Macdonald Street in Netanya, 18 June, 2026.

Firefighters rescue 25 people from Netanya apartment building fire, 13 evacuated to hospital

 UNITED HATZALAH medic down south, Oct. 7.

New Mossad chief reunites with Hatzalah medics who saved his life during October 7 at inauguration

The scene of the stabbing in Ramat Gan on March 12, 2026.

'He stabbed me and shouted Allahu akbar': Rabbi stabbed in Ramat Gan attack recounts ordeal


Hatzalah trains lay leaders, therapists on acute trauma intervention

The first such training course took place online last Wednesday.

 Psychotrauma and Crisis Response Unit at the women's MCI drill, October 12, 2021.

Three-year-old ‘miracle’ survivor presents flowers to rescuers

Tears and smiles as United Hatzalah kicks off 18th year with ceremony at Beit Hanassi

CEO Eli Pollak with volunteers and the boy they saved.

Volunteers help Holocaust survivor visit beach for first time in years

Ten Kavod focuses on providing preventative health care and support to elderly individuals and Holocaust survivors like the homebound 81-year-old Mina Kozlanko.

 United Hatzalah Ten Kavod volunteers with Mina (2nd from left) on the beach.

Grapevine July 19, 2023: Au revoir, Monsieur Ambassadeur

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 OUTGOING FRENCH AMBASSADOR Eric Danon and his wife, Marie.

Jewish man stabbed in Crown Heights, New York attack on Shabbat

Authorities are currently investigating the stabbing of a Chabad Jewish man in Crown Heights, New York as a possible hate crime.

On the streets of Brooklyn's Crown Heights neighborhood

United Hatzalah's Eli Beer publishes biography 3 years after nearly dying from COVID-19

The book, entitled 90 Seconds: "The Epic Story of Eli Beer and United Hatzalah," tells the story of how he became the founder of the world's largest volunteer EMS service.

UNITED HATZALAH founder Eli Beer when he returned to Israel on the Adelson jet following his recovery from coronavirus.

Lifesaving emergency 'Ambucycle' to be named by civilian ideas

With a contributing donation, donors can help pick the name of a new motorized "ambucycle."

 "Bikey McBikeface," named in honor of a 2002 Tel Aviv terror attack victim.

Why was Israel eager to help save lives in Turkey? - opinion

Dr. Itai Basel, who helped rescue people in Turkey: “I’m a doctor and that’s what we do – try to save lives.”

 DR. ITAI BASEL and his team in Turkey.

United Hatzalah inaugurates air medical unit with three Medevac helicopters

United Hatzalah of Israel (UH) inaugurated this week its air medical unit comprised of three helicopters and 30 flight paramedics.

A United Hatzalah training drill featuring the Medevac flying ambulance

Over 50 Jewish communities donated to earthquake relief efforts

Global Jewish communities have sprung into action to help those suffering from the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

 Members of the Disaster Response Special Unit, who will fly to Turkey to help in the aftermath of an earthquake, board a Hellenic Air Force C-130, before departing from the military airport of Elefsina, Greece, February 6, 2023