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


60-year-old man saved by EMT’s after choking on Sufganiyah

A man was saved by EMTs after choking on a Sufganiyah, a jelly doughnut traditionally eaten on the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.

 Sufganiyah (illustrative)

Hatzalah v MDA: Both organizations claim victory following court case

The case was a lawsuit brought by Magen David Adom (MDA) against United Hatzalah over claims that it had defamed the national first responder organization.

An orthodox Jewish volunteer of the Emergency Medical Service organization, United Hatzalah, seen near an ambulance in Jerusalem AND Two paramedics, a Jew wearing a prayer shawl and a Muslim using a prayer mat, pray beside each other near a Magen David Adom (MDA) ambulance in Beersheba, southern Isr

Miami building collapse: Four more bodies found after demolition

Search-and-rescue efforts had been called off during the demolition of the building in Miami Surfside on Sunday. But on Monday, four more bodies were found in the remains.

A bunk bed is seen in a partially collapsed building in Miami Beach, Florida, U.S., June 24, 2021. REUTERS/Marco Bello

Twins celebrate fourth birthday in the ambulance where they were born

"Thanks to the work of these volunteers and their equipment, my children are healthy and happy – and it is because of the help that I received that night."

United Hatzalah volunteers celebrate birthday of twins they helped deliver.

Hatzalah paramedics at Florida building collapse: There is hope

Hatzalah helped treat over 60 patients for a multitude of medical issues. Hatzalah doctors also helped dispense medication on-site.

Hatzalah paramedics at the collapsed building in Miami Surfside

'Untraditional party crashers' saved groom's grandfather at his wedding

When the groom's grandfather suddenly lost consciousness and collapsed in the middle of the hall, a United Hatzalah volunteer crashed the wedding to save his life.

United Hatzalah volunteers on an ambulance shift (illustration)

Tel Aviv restaurant to provide free meals to first responders down south

Bodega American Kitchen, a family-run business, will be providing free meals to United Hatzalah volunteers in southern Israel, which has been hit the hardest by Gazan rocket barrages.

United Hatzalah Mobile Intensive Care Unit team - illustration

Muslim EMT and Jewish volunteers save disabled woman's life together

The efficient treatment of these three Hatzalah volunteers managed to resuscitate her.

A UNITED HATZALAH ambucycle is seen with Jerusalem in the background

Coronavirus: United Hatzalah to suspend unvaccinated volunteers

"As medical personnel and first responders, we are at risk, and we can endanger others if we aren't vaccinated," founder Eli Beer said.

United Hatzalah volunteer vaccinating another in Jerusalem in December

Claims Conference, Hatzalah to vaccinate house-bound Holocaust survivors

Those making use of the service will be taken from their homes to the centers and back home again once they have been vaccinated.

United Hatzalah is helping vaccinate Holocaust survivors against COVID-19.