We invite you to listen to a remarkable new episode of The Red Alert Report—a conversation that reveals the courage, compassion, and unity at the heart of Israel’s emergency medical system.
This week’s guest is Gila Zarbiv, an emergency midwife with Magen David Adom, who brings life-saving maternal care into conflict zones, remote communities, and moments of crisis. Her firsthand stories offer a powerful glimpse into the resilience of Israeli families and the humanitarian spirit that defines Israel’s healthcare workers.
What you’ll learn in this episode
- The role of emergency midwives in Israel’s crisis-response system
- Real stories of life-saving interventions during rocket fire, in remote villages, and in homes without medical access
- How Israel’s healthcare teams—Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Druze, Ethiopian, and more—serve together in unity
- The importance of continuity of care from pregnancy through postpartum recovery
- How compassionate medicine bridges cultural and religious divides
- The origins and growth of Magen David Adom’s emergency midwifery program
- How midwives and paramedics collaborate to save lives under extreme pressure
- Inspiring accounts of caring for women from Gaza, the West Bank, Africa, and beyond
- How these stories counter misinformation and reveal Israel’s true humanitarian character
This episode is a powerful reminder that even amid conflict, God is at work through those who bring life, healing, and hope.
We encourage you to watch or listen, share, and help amplify these firsthand accounts of compassion in God’s covenant land.