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Magen David Adom issues urgent call for public to donate blood

By Diana Bletter 5 August 2026, 9:22 am
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Israelis donate blood following the deadly Mount Meron crush, on April 30, 2021. (Magen David Adom)
Israelis donate blood following the deadly Mount Meron crush, on April 30, 2021. (Magen David Adom)

Magen David Adom spokesperson Zaki Heller says the blood stock in the national Blood Bank is at “an alarmingly low level,” and calls on the public to donate blood.

MDA lists locations on its website for the emergency blood drive or potential donors can call 03-530040 for more information.

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