The female volunteer force aims to bring the number of women in the 7,000-strong organization to 2,000 by the end of next year.

No injuries were reported, but residents said quake was strong enough to move heavy furniture.

With the power to swiftly respond to emergency situations, an Israeli company may hold the promise of saving numerous lives each year.

The nine-member group learned about the Israeli health care system, how Israel prepares for and handles emergency situations and natural disasters, and related logistics.

Celebration turns into tragedy as 44 dead, over 100 injured during annual pilgrimage to revered rabbi's grave.

While earning a living is important, it is not something to live for, says EMT medic Moshe Jaffe. What makes him happy is volunteering to help save lives.

Israeli researchers at Tel Aviv University have designed a small robot inspired by locusts—those of Passover and 10 Plagues fame—that could play an important role in conducting automated surveillance and emergency response.