MDA

'A severely wounded soldier asked me to say ‘Shema Yisrael’ with him'

Oshrit Hadad, a paramedic from the Ashdod MDA station wanted to be as helpful as possible on October 7th, so she went to the Netivot MDA station to help out. This is her story.

'Anyone else would have done exactly the same'

The story of Gilad Honwald, an MDA ambulance driver and EMT, from Kibbutz Alumim.

'I quickly bandaged myself up and got back to work'

On October 7, Rafi Samet, MDA ambulance driver and EMT, put into practice the knowledge and experience he gained during his volunteer experience.

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.

'I decided to focus on saving lives'

The story of Zvi Reider - a devoted MDA volunteer who lives in Kibbutz Sa’ad and his son Dor.

MDA: 'Since October 7, we have been providing hope for Israelis'

Uri Shacham, Head of Director-General’s Office, discusses how MDA’s preparedness saved lives

Body of medic, Dolev Yehud identified in Kibbutz Nir Oz by medical experts

His remains were identified through scientific analysis in a coordinated effort between the IDF and forensic experts.

'I did everything I could' MDA volunteer recalls October 7

Zohar has been an MDA volunteer for 35 years, training medics, serving as a senior EMT, and driving the kibbutz ambulance.

'I got to meet the soldiers who I had treated. It made everything worthwhile'

The story of veteran MDA staff member Oren Banita from Kibbutz Mefalsim.

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