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Uri Shacham

Feb 5, 2026, 11:24 AM

What the World Can Learn From Israel on Responding to Mass Shootings

MDA emergency medical teams respond to a terror attack in Israel involving multiple casualties. (Courtesy of Magen David Adom)

Gun violence is not confined to any one country or conflict. Just a few weeks ago, a mass shooting at Bondi Beach shattered what was supposed to be a family-friendly Hanukkah celebration. That same weekend, in the United States,...

Nov 23, 2025, 2:41 PM

How Tech is Bringing Israeli Communities Together to Save Lives

Magen David Adom’s strength has always come from within the communities we serve. Our ambulances, dispatch centers, and communication systems operate at a national scale, but the real power of our network lies in the tens of thousands of...

Oct 5, 2025, 12:55 PM

The legacy of Oct. 7 lifesavers – Two Years On

On October 7, 2023, Israel endured one of the darkest days in its history. The scale of violence, the brutality, and the deliberate targeting of civilians left scars that will never fully heal. Amid the chaos, Magen David Adom...

About Me

Uri Shacham is deputy director and chief of staff of Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel's national EMS service. A paramedic for more than 30 years, he is an expert in mass casualty response and has represented MDA in the media and on humanitarian missions worldwide.