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Since its creation, Magen David Adom has been denied membership in the International Red Cross since it refused to replace its red Star of David emblem with a red cross. The military acceptance of this emblem as representing a medical organization under the laws of war varies from nation to nation. See also Red Cross for a detailed discussion.
Its staff of 1200 plus 10,000 operate a fleet of over 600 ambulances nationwide.