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February 11, 2026, 12:00 am

UK-Israel ties to to be celebrated with new awards scheme

Rob Rinder chairing judging panel for Magen David Adom UK initiative recognising those building and enhancing bilateral ties and understanding

By Michelle Rosenberg

MDA and Birthright Volunteering Mission January 2026

January 21, 2026, 5:52 pm

A volunteering mission and the profound joy of breathing fully as a Jew

From Tel Aviv and Jerusalem to the Golan Heights - Michelle Rosenberg reflects on a trip to Israel with her daughters

By Michelle Rosenberg

June 11, 2025, 11:15 am

MDA Australia tricked into cancelling video talk by fake police letter

Message warned charity it would face prosecution for 'advocating terrorism' if Israeli-American tech entrepreneur addressed its fundraiser

By Michelle Rosenberg

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February 24, 2025, 2:53 pm

London-born first aider saves Israeli teacher’s life

Batya Tugendhaft, a first aid trainer with Magen David Adom, was instructing schoolchildren when the incident occurred

By Michelle Rosenberg

The ambulance bought by a British group of trekkers in 2018. Left to right: MDA UK chief executive Daniel Burger and trekkers Gary Harman, Susie Segal and Robert Ordever.

August 28, 2024, 10:26 am

Ambulance funded by British donors helped rescue Bedouin hostage

Qaid Farhan Alkadi travelled to Soroka hospital in a Magen David Adom MICU purchased in 2018 by group that walked more than 70 kilometres

By Michelle Rosenberg

October 31, 2023, 4:48 pm

Magen David Adom covers ALL its emergency vehicles with the names and faces of those held captive in Gaza

Poignant and profound gesture of solidarity with the families of those kidnapped by Hamas terrorists and taken to Gaza on 7th October

By Michelle Rosenberg

October 24, 2023, 7:12 pm

ORT UK announces focus on mental health and wellbeing at annual dinner

Charity changes direction in response to terror attacks

By Louisa Walters

October 19, 2023, 4:13 pm

Charities hit the ground running in Israel

MDA, WIZO and MyIsrael are among the charities that sprang into action immediately after the terrorist attack on 7 October

By Louisa Walters

British Ambassador to Israel Simon Walters. Pic: MDA

October 12, 2023, 7:01 am

British Ambassador to Israel donates blood

Simon Walters, spent Tuesday afternoon donating blood via Magen David Adom in Tel Aviv.

By Michelle Rosenberg

Year 12 Students, Kfar Silver Youth Village. Pic: ORT UK

May 9, 2023, 2:21 pm

ORT Jump Israel challenge: 10 British students wanted for business competition

Could YOU be the next apprentice? 24 student entrepreneurs from UK, Israel and Brazil to face industry experts in collaborative challenge set by Magen David Adom and ORT UK

By Michelle Rosenberg

Suspected terror attack in the Ramon neighborhood of Jerusalem, February 10, 2023. (photo credit: ANNA RAIBA BARSKY/MAARIV)

February 10, 2023, 12:40 pm

Young brothers and 20-year-old man killed in Jerusalem terror attack

Palestinian driver shot dead after ramming into bus stop in Ramot, east Jerusalem was released from a psychiatric hospital in northern Israel only days ago.

By Michelle Rosenberg and Jotam Confino in Israel

February 9, 2023, 11:34 am

Yavneh College raises funds for earthquake victims

Jewish school in Borehamwood fundraises as part of widespread community efforts following the disaster in Turkey and Syria

By Michelle Rosenberg

Kilis community centre, Turkey. Pic: WJR

February 8, 2023, 12:32 pm

Jewish aid organisations spearhead UK earthquake relief efforts in Turkey

World Jewish Relief and Magen David Adom at the forefront of Jewish community response to humanitarian crisis in Turkey and Syria

By Michelle Rosenberg

February 7, 2023, 11:27 am

Magen David Adom responds to humanitarian crisis in Turkey

Israel’s national medical emergency, disaster, ambulance and blood service joins rescue delegation

By Michelle Rosenberg

A passionate philanthropist, Sir Michael donated ambulances and mobile intensive care units to Magen David Adom, was a patron of the Jewish Museum and supported the work of Jewish educational network ORT.

January 31, 2023, 8:14 am

‘Passionate philanthropist’ and business leader Sir Michael Heller passes away, aged 86

Former deputy chairman of Conservative Friends of Israel praised for "passionate philanthropy in Israel" and a "powerful legacy"

By Michelle Rosenberg

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