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Volunteers Rally as MDA Supports Iran Conflict Victims

3/16/2026

Summary

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During the ongoing conflict with Iran, Magen David Adom (MDA) mobilizes volunteers to aid victims.
It relies on a decentralized structure and a large volunteer force for rapid response.
MDA operates an underground blood bank to sustain operations.
MDA runs nationwide blood donation campaigns to back hospitals.
Recent missile strikes on Eilat caused no injuries, with MDA monitoring the situation; Uri Shacham, MDA chief, emphasizes community response and plans to expand volunteers across Israel.

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Story summary

During the ongoing conflict with Iran, Magen David Adom (MDA) mobilizes volunteers to aid victims.
It relies on a decentralized structure and a large volunteer force for rapid response.
MDA operates an underground blood bank to sustain operations.
MDA runs nationwide blood donation campaigns to back hospitals.
Recent missile strikes on Eilat caused no injuries, with MDA monitoring the situation; Uri Shacham, MDA chief, emphasizes community response and plans to expand volunteers across Israel.