Ambulances

Magen David Adom brings back 'Mitzvah on Wheels' traveling sukkah ambulance initiative

The initiative was started by Rabbi Yonatan Shpitzer, a volunteer MDA driver, in 2020, in order to bring the "spirit of sukkot" to MDA teams.

|ByTZVI JASPER
Magen David Adom's "mitzvah on wheels" traveling sukkah, 2026.
In recent days, the Basij and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, together with the police, have set up checkpoints across the streets of Tehran and other cities, some of which have been targeted in Israeli attacks. This photo dates back to previous months.

Shooting in Iranian city of Zahedan sparks mass security response, city shutdown - report

Several ambulances were dispatched to the area, and checkpoints were established on nearby streets, according to the Iran International report. 

|ByDANYA SAPERSTEIN
Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis attends the scene after four Hatzolah ambulances were set on fire overnight on March 23, 2026 in London, England.

London Jews warn of security crisis after antisemitic arson attacks

On Tuesday, the London Assembly Fire Committee met to discuss LFB response to the antisemitic arson attacks that occurred between March and May 2026, including the burning of Hatzolah ambulances.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
Magen David Adom National Operations Center.

Magen David Adom ends year with nearly two million dispatches as Rosh Hashanah approaches

During the Hebrew year 5786, which comes to a close over the weekend, Magen David Adom marked 96 years of activity of engaging in life-saving activities.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Coming up with revolutionary ideas

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019ByELI BEER
MDA ambulance at the scene of a stabbing in Afula

For the first time in 17 years, IDF receives 160 new ambulances

The new trucks will replace some vehicles that are over 45 years old.

DECEMBER 23, 2018ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF receives 160 new ambulances.