Uri is MDA's chief of staff and liaison to the Red Cross Movement. In this capacity, he plays a significant role in Israel's international relief efforts. He was one of the first responders to arrive to Haiti after that country's devastating earthquake in 2010 and recently, he led MDA's response to the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict.

Since 1991 Uri dedicated himself to protecting, saving and giving lives by serving in Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel's national ambulance and blood and Red Cross Society. During several decades of experience as a paramedic, including aboard Medevac helicopters, Uri responded to dozens of terror incidents and rocket attacks. Uri is MDA's chief of staff and liaison to the Red Cross Movement. In this capacity, he plays a significant role in Israel's international relief efforts. He was one of the first responders to arrive to Haiti after that country's devastating earthquake in 2010 and recently, he led MDA's response to the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict. Uri also oversees MDA's humanitarian activities in Israel, which focus mainly on enhancing communities' capacity in disaster preparedness and response both for natural and manmade disasters. Since Oct. 7, 2023 Uri is involved in MDA's preparedness and response in various fronts, including the implementation of ""Magen"" project, which enhances communities' preparedness. Uri and his wife Naama live in Kibbutz Sarid, where they raise their 3 children, 2 of whom are MDA volunteers.