Emergency

How the IDF helped thousands of Venezuelans return to damaged homes after earthquakes - exclusive

Yossi Pinto, head of the IDF's delegation to Venezuela, told the Post that Israeli experts developed a nationwide system to assess damaged buildings and guide the country's long-term reconstruction.

IDF Home Front Command personnel assist with earthquake damage assessment and recovery efforts in Venezuela, July 20, 2026
Hospital treatment.

Insurance companies pay policyholders to receive medical care at home instead of ERs

Rescue efforts progress after MV Barima, a ferry carrying people, capsized off the coast of Guyana in South America, in this handout image released on July 19, 2026.

At least 27 dead, 83 missing after passenger ferry capsizes off Guyana coast

Rescuers work at the site of a collapsed building in the aftermath of the June 24 earthquakes, in La Guaira, Venezuela, July 5, 2026.

Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 3,535 as thousands remain displaced


Doctor warns: “More injuries from running to shelters than from the rocket fire itself”

Head injuries, hip fractures, and more. An increasing number of older adults are getting injured on the way to protected spaces. An ER doctor at Ichilov warns of the worrying trend.

 The real danger is on the way to the shelter

Israel under fire: English-language resources for state of emergency

Here is a list of some of the places people in Israel can find help for the various challenges created by the state of emergency

 Israelis take cover in a public shelter in Jerusalem, during a ballistic missile attack fired from Iran into Israel June 15, 2025.

Rome: Woman dies after liposuction, surgeon facing manslaughter investigation

Dr. Lizarraga Picciotti and two others investigated for manslaughter; autopsy suggests pulmonary embolism.

 Rome: Woman dies after liposuction, surgeon facing manslaughter investigation. Illustration.

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

WHO maintains mpox global health emergency amid rising cases in Africa

WHO highlights operational challenges and need for ongoing international support.

 WHO maintains mpox global health emergency amid rising cases in Africa. Illustration.

United Hatzalah's new mobile clinic set to transform emergency care in southern Israel

In times of national emergencies, such as terrorist attacks, fires, or natural disasters, the clinic can be quickly deployed to provide extensive medical support.

 United Hatzalah launched their first mobile emergency medical clinic in Israel's South.

‘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

Passengers evacuate Delta Airlines plane in Orlando after engine catches fire

No injuries were reported. NBC reported that the cause of the fire remains unclear.

 Smoke rises from a Delta plane due to an engine fire in Orlando, Florida, United States, April 21, 2025, in this video screengrab obtained from social media.

Saved by MDA team after cardiac arrest: 'I received my life as a birthday gift'

Paul Freidland suffered a heart attack a day before turning 88. MDA medics and volunteers saved his life.

 Paul Freidland with the team that saved his life.

US law enforcement to receive terror response training from ZAKA in first-of-its-kind agreement

The training will focus on forensic preservation at crime scenes, ensuring that bodies are handled with dignity while maintaining critical evidence integrity.

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