MDA

MDA evacuates premature infants ahead of expected Iranian retaliation

The operation, conducted at the request of the Health Ministry, involves transferring patients to safe areas to ensure their safety.

 Illustrative photo of a premature birth
 A man donates blood with Magen David Adom.

New study explores what motivates blood donations in Israel ahead of World Blood Donor Day

 Footage released by Houthi Military Media says to show a launch of missile, which the Houthis say they fired at Israel, at an unknown location in this screen grab obtained from a handout video released on December 19, 2024.

IDF intercepts Houthi missile from Yemen after sirens sounded in central Israel

 A military helicopter conducting a rescue operation off the Bat Yam coastline in central Israel, May 16, 2025.

Light aircraft crashes off central Israel coastline, two onboard, one in critical condition


Senior MDA paramedic under investigation for sexually abusing teenage girls

The paramedic, who is also a Holon municipal employee allegedly committed rape, indecent acts, soliciting minors in exchange for money, and threatening alleged victims with a weapon.

A Magen David Adom ambulance; illustrative.

Yemen missile triggers sirens in northern Israel, successfully intercepted by IDF

The IDF said that the missile had likely been successfully intercepted.

 View of a map showing locations where sirens were triggered following the launch from the ballistic missile from Yemen. April 23, 2025.

Remains of missing shark attack victim found, concluding 24-hour search

Israeli media reported that items belonging to the victim have been recovered, but that the swimmer who was attacked by sharks is still missing.

 Search and rescue teams search for a diver which has been missing since yesterday when he was attacked by sharks near the beach in Hadera. April 22, 2025.

Post-Bennett heart attack: Warning signs and first aid treatment until MDA arrives

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett underwent Catheterization at Meir Medical Center after suffering a heart attack during physical activity.

Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett donates blood in memory of Sgt. First Class Yona Betzalel Brief, March 27, 2025.

‘We believe in the power of women’: MDA chair champions women’s advancement in its mission

Dovrat Weizer leads revitalized Women of Magen David Adom, aiming to boost support, visibility, and female leadership in Israel’s emergency services.

 WOMEN MEDICYLISTS of MDA.

Dee family dedicates MDA ambulances to sisters, mother murdered in terror attack

The Dee family members were murdered in a shooting attack in April 2023. The daughters, Maia and Rina, died at the scene, and the mother, Lucy, succumbed to her wounds days later.

 Rabbi Leo Dee (L) with his daughter Keren Dee (R) posing with one of the ambulances donated in memory of their murdered relatives, March 2025.

Haredi man sprays swastikas on MDA ambulances in Mea Shearim neighborhood

The man was arrested by Israel Police during a Rosh Hodesh parade held by haredi extremists and was taken for questioning.

 Haredi man sprayed swastikas on MDA ambulances in Jerusalem

Michaela Berku on volunteering, MDA, and saving lives through service

MDA paramedic and Tribu founder Michaela Berku shares the power of volunteering at the 2025 Women Leaders Summit.

 Michaela Berku: "Doing good is the best therapy."

Dovrat Weizer: ‘Magen David Adom is Israel’s medical Iron Dome - 48% of its personnel are women’

During the Women Leaders Summit, Weizer shared her leadership journey and the critical needs of MDA.

 Dovrat Weizer, Chairwoman of Women of MDA

Israeli murdered, IDF soldier wounded in bus stop terror attack in North

Israeli media later named the terrorist as Karem Jabarin, 25, from the village of Ma'ale Iron in northern Israel.

 Israeli security forces at the scene of a terror attack near Yokne’am, March 24, 2025

At least 13 wounded in combined terror ramming, stabbing attack in central Israel

Terrorist hit police car, attempted stabbing with a screwdriver before being gunned down • Terrorist identified as Palestinian illegal resident

 Police at the scene of a terror ramming attack in Pardes Hanna-Karkur, February 27, 2025