Emergency

The front line of the home front: Magen David Adom is Israel’s emergency backbone

For MDA, the underlying assumption is straightforward: emergency medicine is no longer operating at the margins of national preparedness; it has become part of the infrastructure itself.

MDA CEO Eli Bin (right) at the MDA headquarters
ZAKA volunteers collect the remains of a woman killed in a Hezbollah rocket attack in northern Israel on March 24, 2026.

In emergency responses, Israel sets the standard and inspires the world

Civilians and security forces at the scene where a missile fired by Hezbollah from Lebanon struck a parking area in Safed, causing heavy damage, April 10, 2026.

Hezbollah escalates war with record drone assault

Harel Ram, CEO of Synergy7

From the capital of the Negev to the decision-making tables of the world’s leaders


The life-saving button you don’t know about in your car

Have you been involved in a car accident, or are you a witness to an accident with injuries? Your car has an SOS button that can save lives with just one press. Here’s how it works.

 Emergency button, usually located on the ceiling of the car near the passenger compartment light

Best Emergency Food Survival Kits: Best Meal Plan Preparedness Options on the Market


Communication in a blackout scenario: How are first responders preparing and what can civilians do

Israeli emergency responders use backup communication systems to stay operational during power outages and blackouts, expert Meir Mastey says.

MDA forces arrive at Tunnels Checkpoint, south of Jerusalem, 6 August 2024.

'Preparing for attempts of terrorist infiltration': Standby squads on high alert, esp. in north

Emergency standby squads nationwide, especially in the north, are at high alert amid rising tensions with Iran and Hezbollah.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Kiryat Shmona during a situational assessment of escalating tensions with Hezbollah in Israel's North, June 5, 2024

Why Israel's advanced emergency dispatch system outperforms 911 - opinion

Despite Israel's cutting-edge multi-number dispatch system proving highly efficient, there are calls to switch to a 911 model. Explore why Israel’s existing setup silences these calls.

Israel has one of the most technologically advanced dispatch systems for its fire, police and emergency medical services, says the writer.

A human center in the shadow of the war

Navigating uncertainty: Moked Enosh Ltd. adapts to help the elderly population, providing essential support in challenging times.


The emergency purchase of firefighting ATVs for the north begins

The state will purchase 100 Can-Am Traxter vehicles and 50 other models for standby units to quickly reach and extinguish fires in areas attacked by Hezbollah.


In case of emergency: Magen David Adom prepares for Hezbollah attacks, possible power outages

The announcement came mere hours before Hezbollah launched a heavy barrage of over 40 rockets and five unmanned aerial vehicles from Lebanon into northern Israel.

 MDA prepares for conflict-related power shortages with training exercises

The air industry's server farm: Defense and availability in emergencies

The Air Industry and Techtonic, part of the Amram Avraham Group, signed an agreement to create a server farm for security system, government, and emergency organizations.


'Like Six Flags': Israel-New York flight forced to divert, passengers hospitalized

The Friday flight from Tel Aviv was forced to land 60 miles from New York due to "wind shear."

 An ElAl boeing 744 plane.