ZAKA

As a new year begins, we prepare for the emergencies we pray never come

"We do not prepare because we want disaster to come. We prepare because if it does, someone has to be ready."

Dubi Weissenstern
ZAKA vehicle (Illustrative).

Israeli man in his 60s dies in Peru after more than three years in prison

A Finnish flag flies over the City Hall in Helsinki, Finland, February 10, 2024.

Missing Israeli found dead on side of road in Finland after disappearing during solo cycling trip

ZAKA international team pictured at Ben-Gurion Airport.

Israeli man in his 30s found dead in Thailand hotel room


Netanyahu briefly leaves for ‘important phone call,’ during ZAKA visit

“I came here to say thank you on behalf of the people and the Government of Israel,” Netanyahu told the group’s directors, commanders, and volunteers.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the national headquarters of ZAKA in Jerusalem on June 26, 2025.

Two additional bodies recovered from rubble in Bat Yam, number of dead in city rises to nine

The overall death toll in the country since the beginning of Operation Rising Lion has risen to 16.

A drone view shows the damage over residential homes at the impact site following missile attack from Iran on Israel, in Bat Yam, Israel June 15, 2025

‘This has altered your DNA’: Dr. Phil speaks with ZAKA heroes of Oct. 7

Dr. Phil: “The things that you have seen, you’ve had to contend with, you’ve had to live in the dark side of a continuum from the evil to the angelic.”

 Dr. Phil and ZAKA volunteers seen at The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York, May 19, 2025

Voices of resilience: ZAKA and the Jerusalem Post unite for a night of remembrance

At the Jerusalem Post Gala in NYC, leaders honored October 7 victims and called for unity, healing, and action

Dubi Weissenstern, ZAKA CEO with Zvika Klein, Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief

Trump admin. stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Israel, Steve Witkoff says

Follow live from The Jerusalem Post Conference and catch keynote speakers, including US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff.

 Florida Sen. Rick Scott is interviewed at The Jerusalem Post's Annual Conference in New York, US, May 19, 2025'

‘We are the witnesses, and we cannot forget:’ ZAKA Dubi Weissenstern

Dubi Weissenstern, ZAKA CEO, wants to establish resilience centers for ZAKA volunteers to lessen the stress of dealing with tragedy

 Dubi Weissenstern, CEO of ZAKA

‘I have a dream’: ZAKA Dubi Weissenstern on lessening stress of tragedy

Dubi Weissenstern, CEO of ZAKA, wants to establish a resilience center for ZAKA volunteers, to lessen the stress of dealing with tragedy.

 Dubi Weissenstern, CEO of ZAKA, dreams of creating resilience centers for ZAKA volunteers

First Jewish people’s choice awards to be held in Times Square

The event will recognize Jewish activism and raise funds for ZAKA’s mental health initiatives.


Sheriff’s call: Answering the ZAKA alarm for emergency training

A ceremony marking the agreement was held last week in Washington, DC, with 150 sheriffs from across the United States and senior ZAKA officials, led by CEO Dubi Weissensetrn.

ZAKA and the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) sign a memorandum of understanding

ZAKA sends warning to Hamas: 'We were in hell, now it's your turn'

This came shortly after Hamas announced it was suspending Gaza hostage releases until further notice, citing alleged Israeli violations.

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