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MDA declares two dead, ambulance window shattered, in Kiryat Shmona strike.

Following reports received of rocket strikes in Kiryat Shmona to Magen David Adom’s dispatch center, a large number of MDA teams, including ambulances, Mobile Intensive Care Units, and first responders on Medicycles went to search the area. Teams found two victims in critical condition whom… Read more

‘Broke my heart’: October 7 paramedic recounts danger and horror, delivers warning to western world.

“I have never imagined it [would] be a year of war.” That’s what Dr. Shafir Botner, a veteran helicopter paramedic and director of Magen David Adom’s Paramedic School, told CBN News while reflecting on the first anniversary of Hamas’ horrific… Read more

One year since October 7.

The heroism of MDA under fire: stories of rescue, pain, and hope behind the numbers and sacrifice. Since the horrific morning of October 7, Magen David Adom teams have found themselves on the front lines of both combat and rescue. Despite being surrounded by heavy… Read more

October 7: stories of bravery and strength.

Today marks one year since the horrific October 7 attacks, during which at least 1,139 people were killed, many more assaulted and seriously injured, and 250 taken hostage. As Israel’s national emergency services system, Magen David Adom was the first organization to be informed of… Read more

MDA treats 10, declares 1 death, in Be’er Sheva terror attack.

Immediately following calls to its 101-emergency hotline, Magen David Adom dispatched a large number of forces to the site of a shooting terror attack at the central bus station in Be’er Sheva. Ambulances, MICUs, and EMTs on Medicycles arrived quickly on the scene to provide… Read more

MDA declares 6 dead, treats 12 others, in Jaffa light rail terrorist attack.

12 others were injured and treated by MDA at the scene of the shooting and stabbing attack on Jerusalem Boulevard. After terrorists opened fire at a light rail station on Jerusalem Boulevard in Jaffa, large numbers of Magen David Adom teams were immediately dispatched to… Read more

Eli Bin: The MDA CEO leading from the front lines.

CEO of Magen David Adom has continued to lead by example, serving should-to-shoulder with MDA teams on the frontlines. Eli Bin, CEO of Magen David Adom (MDA), has been at the forefront of saving lives in Israel for decades. When he was… Read more

Special operation: intensive care bus transfers at-risk premies to protected hospitals in northern Israel.

The new bus, which was designed and built based on lessons learned from October 7, is equipped with seven beds and 10 seats. Magen David Adom’s new intensive care bus, the first-of-its-kind in Israel, completed its first mission. Due to the security situation in northern… Read more

Evangelical leader donates 28 armored ambulances, including in memory of Hersh Goldberg-Polin.

“The people of Israel are indebted to this great man and organization.” The head of Samaritan’s Purse, an evangelical aid organization, has committed to donating 28 additional armored ambulances to Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel’s emergency services, on Thursday. This brings the… Read more

While dedicating Goldberg-Polin ambulance, Rev. Graham surprises MDA with gift of 20 add’l ambulances.

Taking Samaritan’s Purse total donation since 10/7 to 42 ambulances and two MDA stations. Avshalom, Israel (September 19, 2024) — The Reverend Franklin Graham, President of Samaritan’s Purse surprised Magen David Adom while dedicating an ambulance in memory of Hersh Goldberg-Polin – by committing to… Read more