# Magen David Adom emergency service operations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/magen-david-adom-emergency-service-operations
> Updated: 2026-09-21T20:03:23.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel’s national emergency medical service, reported high volumes of activity during the Jewish year 5786, responding to over 1.9 million incidents. The organization’s call center handled more than two million calls, supported by a workforce of approximately 39,200 employees and volunteers.

During the Yom Kippur holiday, MDA treated 3,322 people, including 2,268 hospital evacuations. Medical issues related to fasting, such as fainting and dehydration, affected 368 individuals. Other reported incidents during the holiday included nearly 300 injuries involving personal transport, three fatalities, and assistance with 155 births.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Magen David Adom treats over 3,300 people during Yom Kippur

Magen David Adom treated 3,322 people across Israel during Yom Kippur, including 368 fasting-related illnesses and numerous transport accidents, resulting in three deaths.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/magen-david-adom-treats-over-3300-people-during-yom-kippur

### 2026-09-10: Magen David Adom responded to 1.9 million emergencies in year 5786

Israel’s Magen David Adom responded to over 1.9 million emergencies during the Jewish year 5786, averaging one dispatch every 16.5 seconds.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/magen-david-adom-responded-to-19-million-emergencies-in-year-5786

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