In recent weeks, as the war with Iran intensifies, Israel’s emergency services have been placed on high alert and are operating at full capacity to respond to potential casualty events.

Most emergency medical services operate on the ground, but Hatzolah Air is different—taking lifesaving treatment to another level by rescuing and transporting patients across continents.

A study showed 67% of patients treated by someone checking the tongue first died or suffered severe brain damage, while every patient who received immediate chest compressions survived without serious harm. 

Prime Minister Netanyahu joined top officials to inaugurate United Hatzalah’s new national logistics hub, boosting emergency response power for 8,000 medics across Israel.

The female volunteer force aims to bring the number of women in the 7,000-strong organization to 2,000 by the end of next year.

No injuries were reported, but residents said quake was strong enough to move heavy furniture.

With the power to swiftly respond to emergency situations, an Israeli company may hold the promise of saving numerous lives each year.

The nine-member group learned about the Israeli health care system, how Israel prepares for and handles emergency situations and natural disasters, and related logistics.

Celebration turns into tragedy as 44 dead, over 100 injured during annual pilgrimage to revered rabbi's grave.

While earning a living is important, it is not something to live for, says EMT medic Moshe Jaffe. What makes him happy is volunteering to help save lives.

Israeli researchers at Tel Aviv University have designed a small robot inspired by locusts—those of Passover and 10 Plagues fame—that could play an important role in conducting automated surveillance and emergency response.