Emergency

The diverse identity of United Hatzalah breaks all stereotypes

When a call comes in the question is not who the patient is, or who the responder is. The question is who can get there fastest.

United Hatzalah Volunteers on a bike
Fire rages at an apartment block in Antwerp on July 1, 2026.

Several people killed in fire at Antwerp apartment block, say Belgian police

Israeli security and rescue forces take part in an earthquake drill at Ziv Medical Center, Safed, northern Israel, December 23, 2025; illustrative.

In aftermath of Venezuela earthquake, Health Ministry conducts drill to boost preparedness

Volunteers pack kits to distribute to young families in Jerusalem, during war between Iran and Israel, June 15, 2025.

Israel failed to coordinate NIS 14.8 billion in October 7 volunteer aid, probe finds


‘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

United Hatzalah requests UN's Guterres's support in taking over UNRWA compound

Beer stressed that United Hatzalah caters to all communities in Israel and the West Bank, and would foster peace in the region.

 A United Hatzalah volunteer approaches an emergency response vehicle.

Lev Echad sends aid delegation to Los Angeles wildfire zones

The delegation consists of members with experience in emergency response to disasters.

 The Lev Echad delegation leaves for Los Angeles to provide aid to the areas affected by the wildfires. January 14, 2025.

When flames consume everything, hope and humanity prevail - comment

As so many people’s lives and livelihoods hang in the balance, all we can continue to do is show up and offer whatever help we can.

 A firefighter battles the fire in the Angeles National Forest near Mt. Wilson as the wildfires burn in the Los Angeles area, during the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, U.S. January 9, 2025.

Russian region declares emergency situation as Black Sea oil spill fallout widens

The pollution has caused serious problems for seabirds and everything from dolphins to porpoises and over 10,000 people have been trying to clear it up.

 Workers clear spilled oil on the coastline following an incident involving two tankers damaged in a storm in the Kerch Strait, in the settlement of Blagoveshchenskaya near the Black Sea resort of Anapa in the Krasnodar region, Russia December 21, 2024.

California declares state of emergency over bird flu outbreak

The H5N1 avian influenza virus has been spreading through US dairy cattle herds since March, affecting at least 16 states.

 Sick pelicans on the beach of Punta Hermosa.

Pigs on a Plane: KLM flight makes emergency landing due to stench from 100 pigs in cargo hold

Passengers and crew were relocated to hotels in Bermuda due to the 'oxygen problem' on board while KLM worked with local authorities to find 'humane' lodging for the pigs.

 Pigs on a plane? KLM flight diverted over stench from cargo hold. Illustration.