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Vehicle rolled into a wadi in the north: 4-year-old child and man in serious condition
Four people were injured in an accident on Route 89 near Ma'ilya. The man and the child are suffering from head injuries. A 35-year-old woman and a one-year-old baby were moderately injured. The four were evacuated to the Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya.

5-year-old child rescued from lake in Tel Aviv in critical condition
Emergency services were called on Friday to Menachem Begin Park (Darom Park) following reports of a child who went missing in the lake. It is believed the child entered the water with a friend, who later exited alone. The child was rescued by a bystander using a kayak and is currently receiving medical treatment.

A woman aged about 40 died in a fire in Holon
A fire broke out on HaOrgim Street in Holon. Magen David Adom (MDA) paramedics arriving at the scene found a woman aged about 40 with no signs of life and were forced to declare her death.

Felt unwell on the bus, got off at the station – and collapsed on the sidewalk
A woman aged about 66 suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed shortly after getting off a bus on Rothschild Boulevard in Tel Aviv. MDA responders who were called to the scene provided her with medical treatment, and after an electric shock using a defibrillator, her heart began beating again.

Bus driver collapsed while driving, hit a car - and was evacuated in critical condition
The man, about 50 years old, apparently suffered a medical event on Highway 651 near the Yam Junction. Rescue teams extracted him from the driver's cabin without a pulse or breathing and performed advanced resuscitation procedures that included eight electric shocks. The driver of the private car was lightly injured and the bus passengers were not harmed.

Hadera shopping center: vehicle loses control, hits store, and kills 65-year-old woman
Rescue forces were called to the Mix shopping complex in Hadera after a vehicle lost control and struck a pedestrian. Firefighters worked to extract the woman from under the car, but MDA teams were forced to pronounce her dead at the scene. Traffic investigators have opened an investigation into the incident.

Scooter rider hit by a truck in Netanya – condition is moderate
Another scooter accident on Israel's roads: A 22-year-old man was moderately injured today (Tuesday) after being hit by a truck on Sderot Giborei Israel in Netanya. Rescue teams called to the scene provided him with initial medical treatment and evacuated him to Laniado Hospital suffering from a head injury.

"This is my medicine": The empty refrigerator at the blood bank - and the threat to patients' lives
Every two weeks, 71-year-old Yaffa Ben-Shimol arrives at Beilinson Hospital to receive a blood transfusion without which she cannot function. At the same time, Kobi (a pseudonym), a doctor diagnosed with a rare bone marrow disease, depends on regular blood transfusions to continue working and functioning. Against the backdrop of a sharp decline in national blood stocks, the Ministry of Health and...

Pedestrian killed in traffic accident in Sharon region
A man in his 50s was struck by a vehicle on Highway 4 near the Pardesiya junction. His death was pronounced at the scene.

Tragedy at Keshet Cave: 16-year-old boy dies after 30-meter fall
A 16-year-old boy died after falling from a height of 30 to 40 meters at Keshet Cave, apparently while rappelling. Due to the complex terrain, a rescue operation was conducted involving fire and rescue forces and Unit 669. After reaching the victim, an MDA paramedic pronounced his death.

Lod: 5-year-old child dies after being left in a car
A five-year-old child was found unconscious in a vehicle in Lod after being left inside for several hours. Despite resuscitation efforts by MDA paramedics, the child was later declared dead at the hospital.

Severe accident in Jerusalem: Driver in critical condition after crashing into a fence
Medical teams evacuated the driver to Hadassah Mount Scopus Hospital with severe head and chest injuries. Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the crash.

Rishon LeZion invests in the future generation: leadership, volunteering, and community action
The municipality continues to put teenagers at the center, as the city recently celebrated the addition of 100 new volunteers to the Magen David Adom (MDA) youth division, alongside the establishment of a new IDF preparation center and the expansion of educational programs.

Accident in the Jordan Valley: Five injured, four of them seriously
Firefighters from the Samaria regional station rescued a female driver trapped in a vehicle that overturned onto its roof in a traffic accident near Moshav Mechora in the Jordan Valley. Simultaneously, the teams worked to extinguish another vehicle that flew to the side of the road and caught fire. Magen David Adom (MDA) medics and paramedics provided medical treatment at the scene to 5 injured...

Resuscitation efforts for a toddler of about a year and a half who drowned in a home pool in Ashkelon
A toddler of about a year and a half was evacuated to Barzilai Hospital in critical condition after drowning in a private pool in Ashkelon. Medical teams continue to fight for her life.

Another electric scooter accident: 34-year-old man moderately injured in Rehovot
Electric scooters have become one of the most popular means of transport in Israel in recent years, but alongside the convenience and speed, they continue to take a heavy toll in traffic accidents and self-falls. Many riders arrive at emergency rooms every year with head, limb, and internal organ injuries following falls and collisions. This evening (Tuesday), a 34-year-old man joined the list of...

Resuscitation efforts on a 5-year-old who drowned in a public pool in the town of Omer
A 5-year-old boy drowned this afternoon in a public pool in the town of Omer in the Negev. An MDA team was called to the scene and performed resuscitation efforts. His condition is critical.

Fatal accident in Ashkelon: One woman killed, two injured
The incident involved three buses on David Remez Street in Ashkelon. The bus driver and passengers were unharmed. Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the event.

Man critically injured in apartment fire in Ashdod
A fire broke out in a first-floor apartment on Palmach Street in Ashdod, leaving a man in his 70s in critical condition. The victim, who suffered from smoke inhalation, was evacuated to Assuta Hospital while undergoing resuscitation efforts.

21-Year-Old Killed in Quad Bike Rollover Near Neve Erez
A 21-year-old man was killed and another was lightly injured when a quad bike overturned in an open area near Neve Erez in the Binyamin region on Monday evening.

35-year-old man killed in road accident near Kibbutz Afik, 9 injured
The Magen David Adom (MDA) and Fire and Rescue Services reported a fatal road accident today, Sunday, on Highway 98 near Kibbutz Afik in the southern Golan Heights. The collision between two private vehicles resulted in the death of a 35-year-old man and left nine others injured.

Resuscitation efforts on a 64-year-old man who drowned at a beach near Atlit
MDA medics and paramedics were called to Neve Yam beach following a report of a drowning. The circumstances of the incident are under investigation, updates to follow.

Contrary to orders: Unusual incident during President's visit to Hashmonaim Brigade
An MDA volunteer was brought onto the Haredi brigade's base during the President's visit on the eve of Tisha B'Av. Her entry violated brigade procedures and IDF General Staff orders.

Cardiac arrest during a Pilates session: heart restarted after resuscitation
Cardiac arrest can occur anywhere, even during physical activity considered safe. The incident this morning in Hadera highlights how critical the first few minutes are for survival and the importance of having a defibrillator on-site.

26-year-old woman seriously injured while riding a jet ski on the Sea of Galilee
A 26-year-old woman was seriously injured while riding a jet ski on the Sea of Galilee. The report was received at 11:20 at the MDA 101 dispatch center in the Jordan region, and medics provided her with emergency care before evacuating her to Poriya Medical Center with a head injury.

Serious accident on Highway 90: Seven injured, man evacuated by helicopter to Rambam
Seven people were injured in a traffic accident involving three vehicles on Highway 90, near Ashdot Ya'akov. Among the injured is a man in his 30s who was seriously wounded and suffered from multi-system trauma. He was trapped in the vehicle and evacuated by a Magen David Adom (MDA) 'Hatzala Air' helicopter to Rambam Hospital.

48-year-old woman hospitalized in serious condition after snakebite in Rishon LeZion
A 48-year-old woman was bitten by a snake while working on Machon Volcani Street in Rishon LeZion. MDA teams provided initial treatment and evacuated her to Shamir-Assaf Harofeh Hospital in serious but stable condition.

Road fatality: Pedestrian aged about 40 killed by vehicle in Hadera
A 40-year-old man was killed after being struck by a vehicle. MDA paramedic Alexander Goldenberg: 'This is a very difficult scene, the injuries were severe, and unfortunately we had to pronounce him dead at the scene.'

Motorcyclist hit by truck on Ayalon Highway, evacuated in critical condition
A severe traffic accident occurred on Highway 20 near the Rokach interchange involving a motorcyclist. The victim was transported to Ichilov Hospital in critical condition.

3-year-old from Jerusalem choked on a grape: condition stabilized after resuscitation
A 3-year-old girl choked on a grape at her home in Jerusalem today. Medical teams performed prolonged resuscitation until her heart resumed beating. She was evacuated to Shaare Zedek Medical Center in serious but stable condition, sedated and intubated.

"Lightning strikes twice": They got married during "Am Klevia" - and their daughter was born during "Roar of the Lion"
The couple, emergency medical technicians at MDA, were forced to marry in a small ceremony during Operation "Am Klevia" after their plans were disrupted by the security situation. Months later, during Operation "Roar of the Lion," they brought their firstborn daughter into the world.

Man Seriously Injured in Violent Incident in Sderot
MDA medics and paramedics provided medical treatment to the wounded man at the scene. He was evacuated to Barzilai Hospital while sedated and intubated, suffering from a penetrating injury.

Fatal accident near Tnuvot junction: Motorcyclist killed, two injured
A motorcyclist aged about 20, a resident of Qalansawe, was killed this evening in a traffic accident on Highway 57 near the Tnuvot junction. A man aged about 30 was seriously injured and another person sustained light injuries. Police have opened an investigation, and three lanes in the westbound direction remain closed.

Two-year-old toddler bitten by a snake in Beit Shemesh, in moderate condition
A two-year-old toddler was bitten by a snake in the yard of her home in Beit Shemesh. She was evacuated to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem in moderate condition.

Woman seriously injured after vehicle falls from bridge onto Ayalon Highway
A woman in her 50s was seriously injured after her vehicle fell from a bridge onto the Ayalon Highway near the HaShalom interchange. She was evacuated by MDA teams to Ichilov Hospital.