Stories

Israeli EMT Exchanges Gunfire With Terrorists While Evacuating the Wounded

AFMDA Story

Black Saturday is the name given to October 7, 2023, the day Hamas terrorists infiltrated Israeli communities murdering and kidnapping, regardless of nationality or religion. Those who endured the attacks are beginning to share their stories of survival.

Medevac Unit Saves Lives and Limbs

AFMDA Story

Unfortunately, ambulances and other emergency vehicles in Israel are viewed as military like “targets of opportunity” by terrorists who open fire on passing ambulances. So, these four new MICUs have been bulletproofed to allow medical teams to safely work at scenes in high-risk areas and will protect the patients and MAGEN DAVID ADOM teams under fire.

Israel War Is Escalating

AFMDA Story

Terrible escalation is on the horizon. Israel has called up hundreds of thousands of troops, and a full-scale ground war is becoming more likely with every passing hour.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog visits Magen David Adom to Acknowledge the Sacrifice of Providing Emergency Services During War

Today, the President of the State of Israel, Isaac Herzog, alongside his wife Mrs. Michal Herzog, visited the MDA National Operations Center in Kiryat Ono. They met with the hardworking MDA paramedics, EMTs, and doctors who tirelessly respond to every medical call and need. They interacted with the MDA teams that have been operating under fire in the Western Negev Communities, learning about their brave endeavors as they risk their lives to save others.

Bravery Awards Presented to MAGEN DAVID ADOM Team Members

AFMDA Story

Although seriously wounded during a terrorist shooting attack that occurred near the entrance to the City of David National Park in Jerusalem, MAGEN DAVID ADOM volunteer Nadav Wineberg, who is also an IDF officer, returned fire and managed to neutralize the terrorist despite his injuries.