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Miracle 1: A mass casualty accident occurred when a fully laden bus and van collided on road 89 near Hurfeish in northern Israel. 5 people were killed including the bus driver. MDA responded to the incident by sending a helicopter, MICU’s and medicycles. An MDA paramedic on the scene recalls: “this was a very serious…
The 15th day of the Iron Swords War: Summary of MDA activity throughout the weekend
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IDF soldiers top record with blood drive
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