JERUSALEM – As Iran and Hezbollah escalate their threats against Israel, the nation’s emergency services are preparing for potential large-scale attacks. CBN News got an exclusive look at how Israel’s national emergency medical service, Magen David Adom, is readying itself for any scenario.
While the Red Cross serves the Christian world and the Red Crescent serves Muslim countries, in Israel, it’s the Red Star of David that stands ready to save lives. Magen David Adom, or MDA, is Israel’s national emergency medical service. With over 30,000 volunteers, they’re often the first to respond in times of crisis.
MDA Chief of Staff Uri Shacham said, “Ever since October 7th, 2023, Magen David Adom has been preparing for a large-scale war in Israel. We understand that maybe international assistance will be blocked because the airport will be closed. So we have stored medical equipment, water, and food rations for many months and months ahead.”
