Thousands Needed Medical Care During Yom Kippur Fast

Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel's national rescue organization, reported treating 3,322 individuals during the Yom Kippur fast, which concluded on Monday evening. Of these, 2,268 were transported to hospitals for further care.

The majority of incidents, 368 cases, involved people fainting, suffering from dehydration, or feeling unwell due to the fast. Additionally, 299 individuals sustained injuries while cycling, rollerblading, using scooters, or skateboarding. Among these, 9 were in moderate condition and 290 in mild condition.

Beyond fast-related incidents, MDA also responded to violence. Forty people were injured nationwide in violent incidents, including one fatality: a man in his 40s with penetrating wounds in Umm al-Fahm. A 33-year-old man from Beersheba was seriously injured, with five others in moderate and 33 in mild condition.

Road accidents accounted for 46 injuries, including two fatalities: a 45-year-old and a 31-year-old man with multi-system injuries. One person was critically injured with a head injury, another woman in her late 30s suffered severe limb injuries, and three others were moderately injured, with 39 in mild condition.

Despite the emergencies, MDA also facilitated 155 births during the holiday, with five women delivering with MDA assistance in various locations. The organization also supplied 152 units of blood and blood components to hospitals.