MDA

Magen David Adom announces new mental health emergency response unit

Under the new system, mental health-related calls will be transferred to a specially trained mental health dispatcher for evaluation, instead of being handled by standard medical teams.

Magen David Adom staff members work at the emergency dispatch center in Ramla, central Israel, March 6, 2026.
Eli Bin, the CEO of Magen David Adom speaks at the concert "Winners for Life" in Caesarea

Winners for life 2026: “Hasidut Be-Class” takes the stage in Jerusalem

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

Suspected drunk driver wounds multiple pedestrians at Beersheba Lag Ba'omer celebration

Yemanu Binyamin Zalka, 21, was stabbed in Petah Tikva on Independence Day and later succumbed to his wounds.

Pizzeria worker stabbed to death in Petah Tikva after commenting on snow spray on Independence Day


One dead, six wounded in various crime-related shootings in Israel over the weekend

All of the incidents reportedly had criminal, rather than nationalistic or terroristic, motivations.

The scene of the crime in Jaffa, November 22, 2025.

‘The glue that held family together’: Slain hostage Lior Rudaeff’s family pays tribute at funeral

Thousands gathered to honor First Sergeant (res.) Lior Rudaeff at a funeral in Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak's cemetery, following the return of his remains after over two years in Hamas's terror captivity.

Soldiers carry a coffin containing the remains of deceased hostage First Sergeant (res.) Lior Rudaeff, November 10, 2025.

Former IDF top lawyer Tomer-Yerushalmi rushed to hospital after release to house arrest

"She tried to commit suicide; her life is not rosy," Police Commissioner Daniel Levy said. • N12 News reported that Tomer-Yerushalmi tried to swallow around 20 sleeping pills.

THEN-MILITARY advocate-general Maj.-Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi attends a farewell ceremony for retiring acting Supreme Court president Uzi Vogelman last year. Tomer-Yerushalmi and her entire office covered up their own crimes, the writer charges.

One killed in Tel Aviv shooting, shooter flees scene

MDA paramedics evacuated the victim to Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center. Another murder occurred in Jaffa, where the victim was brought to Wolfson Hospital in a vehicle that left the scene.

One killed in a shooting attack in Tel Aviv, November 8, 2025.

Former police officer self immolates outside Defense Ministry rehab. head's home

The ex-officer, a recognized disabled veteran, is in serious condition with burns all over his body. Paramedics evacuated him to hospital for treatment.

A Magen David Adom ambulance, pictured in March 28, 2024; illustrative.

Two killed as motorcyclist opens fire on highway near Modi'in, suspect arrested

A motorcyclist opened fire on Route 443 near Modiin, critically injuring three men. Police say the incident is likely criminal and investigations are ongoing.

Three men were critically injured Tuesday afternoon after a motorcyclist opened fire on Route 443

WATCH: Nearly 50 wounded, two in serious condition after Houthi drone crashes in Eilat

The IDF said that attempts were made to intercept the drones.

Photo taken after a Houthi drone crashed in Eilat on September 24, 2025.

No. 20: Eli Bin: At the forefront of Israeli emergency management systems

No matter the situation, whether war, terror, COVID-19, or October 7, Eli Bin is there keeping Israel safe.

Eli Bin, Magen David Adom

MDA Women's Circle launches new year with "Adopt a Paramedic" initiative

The MDA Women's Circle kicked off the new year with their flagship program and a substantial initial donation of 50,000 NIS.

Among the evening's participants were Hanna Perry Zen and businesswoman Ortal Ulman

Ruth Wasserman Lande honors MDA’s brave volunteers and lifesaving work

At the Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference, Wasserman Lande praises MDA’s efforts and community resilience worldwide.

Ruth Wasserman Lande, Head of Global Strategy at MDA