1. On January 24, 1996, Ma'ariv newspaper revealed a Magen David Adom policy that drew heavy criticism in Israel and worldwide.

2. A train crashed with a minibus in southern Israel on Thursday, killing at least seven people, the Magen David Adom ambulance service said.

3. Islamic countries use a red crescent instead while Israeli medics wear the Magen David Adom (a red star of David on a white background).