Emergency

How the IDF helped thousands of Venezuelans return to damaged homes after earthquakes - exclusive

Yossi Pinto, head of the IDF's delegation to Venezuela, told the Post that Israeli experts developed a nationwide system to assess damaged buildings and guide the country's long-term reconstruction.

IDF Home Front Command personnel assist with earthquake damage assessment and recovery efforts in Venezuela, July 20, 2026
Hospital treatment.

Insurance companies pay policyholders to receive medical care at home instead of ERs

Rescue efforts progress after MV Barima, a ferry carrying people, capsized off the coast of Guyana in South America, in this handout image released on July 19, 2026.

At least 27 dead, 83 missing after passenger ferry capsizes off Guyana coast

Rescuers work at the site of a collapsed building in the aftermath of the June 24 earthquakes, in La Guaira, Venezuela, July 5, 2026.

Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 3,535 as thousands remain displaced


When Hezbollah escalated the war with a record drone assault

Northern Israel has been under immense strain. Though the headlines have faded and the fighting has subsided, thousands of families still need urgent support to rebuild.

Civilians and security forces at the scene where a missile fired by Hezbollah from Lebanon struck a parking area in Safed, causing heavy damage, April 10, 2026.

From the capital of the Negev to the decision-making tables of the world’s leaders

Synergy7 launches a strategic advisory service for managing global crises and disasters; “The gap is not in technology, but in decision-making”

Harel Ram, CEO of Synergy7

Israeli dies in Turkey after collapsing during Moldova-Israel flight

The Foreign Ministry is accompanying the deceased's family and is working with Turkish authorities to bring their remains for burial in Israel.

A Turkish ambulance in Ankara, pictured October 2024; illustrative.

New Israeli app tracks disaster victims in real time, speeds emergency response

Shmuel Fitoussi’s system connects live data entry to resident profiles, improving coordination and helping save lives in crises.

Rescue exercises from Elkana, similar to what was done in Efrat

Six-story apartment building collapses in central Tel Aviv, injuring two

Emergency services are working to determine whether people are trapped under the rubble or simply inaccessible.

Home Front Command rescue teams seen at the scene of a collapsed building in Tel Aviv, April 1, 2026.

The dangerous mistakes people make in first aid during emergencies

Shrapnel and missile injuries need quick, precise action. First aid mistakes can worsen injuries, so knowing the correct steps is crucial.

In emergency situations, basic first aid knowledge can save lives

Born under fire: MDA delivers baby in Jerusalem minutes before rushing to shelter

MDA said the baby was born healthy at home, turning what began as an emergency into a brief moment of relief for the family.

MDA emergency vehicles were dispatched 1,383,026 times in 2025

The Ministry of Health warns: These are the poisonings expected among children ahead of Passover

A surge in calls to the National Poison Information Center in the weeks before Passover, with an increase of about 40% in overall calls. About 40% concern young children, mainly under the age of 6.

Cleaning materials

Amid war with Iran hospitals in central Israel operate under emergency conditions and severe strain

Kaplan Medical Center, one of Israel’s major medical centers, is operating in emergency mode following the security escalation, handling an exceptional burden and evacuating departments.

Dr. Alon Bar, Head of the trauma unit at the Kaplan Medical Center on the scene of an emergency

Lion Shield: Clalit opens a new protected hospital for hundreds of patients

The protected hospital in Rishon Lezion, set up in days, opens today with 250 staff. Clalit CEO Eytan Wirtheim: "Protecting hospitalized patients is our top priority."

Clalit’s protected hospital “Harry Shield”.