'Heroic actions': Magen David Adom mourns first responders who served, were murdered on Oct. 7
MDA marked the third anniversary of October 7 by honoring 20 murdered personnel, recalling more than 21,600 emergency calls, and detailing its expanded emergency response capabilities.
Magen David Adom (MDA) paid tribute to its first responders who were killed during the October 7 massacre, marking three years since Hamas terrorists infiltrated Israel. A total of 20 MDA members were murdered during the attack, including seven who were killed while providing medical assistance under fire. Three MDA personnel were also abducted into the Gaza Strip.
The organization's ambulances and motorcycles were targeted, with 18 ambulances damaged and eight completely destroyed. Despite the tragedy, MDA continued to respond to over 21,600 emergency calls, with its helicopters playing a critical role in evacuating the wounded. MDA Blood Services also stepped up efforts, expanding blood collection activities and pioneering a whole blood protocol to ensure a continuous supply of blood units to hospitals and the defense system.
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