Magen David Adom (MDA) is the national society of the Red Cross in Israel.
Together with about 190 national societies, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) – they are all part of the International movement of the Red Cross and Red Crescent. The ICRC works closely with the National Societies, which share their professional skills, first-hand knowledge of the local terrain and familiarity with local cultures and languages.