The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/hospitals/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 10 Sep 2026 02:42:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png hospitals | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/hospitals/ 32 32 Gaza death notices show some so-called health workers were operating for terror groups https://www.timesofisrael.com/gaza-death-notices-show-some-so-called-health-workers-were-operating-for-terror-groups/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:03:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3865215 Times of Israel review of Hamas and Islamic Jihad announcements finds that at least 18 of those identified as doctors, nurses and hospital employees in Gaza were also combatants

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]]> External AI tools blocked from public hospital networks over cyber safety fears https://www.timesofisrael.com/external-ai-tools-blocked-from-public-hospital-networks-over-cyber-safety-fears/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:01:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3850586 Hospital employees can no longer reach ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini from work computers, as Health Ministry sounds alarm over potential cyberattacks, leaks of sensitive medical information

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]]> Ebola suspicion ruled out, as expert says ‘very low’ chance current strain will reach Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/ebola-suspicion-ruled-out-as-expert-says-very-low-chance-current-strain-will-reach-israel/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:03:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3848455 However, Health Ministry is taking precautions as there are no vaccines yet for Bundibugyo virus; UN health agency reports 896 confirmed cases and 232 suspected deaths globally

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]]> Hospitals move operations underground as Iran fires missiles at Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/hospitals-move-operations-underground-following-renewed-iranian-missile-attacks/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:50:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3838622 Medical facilities instructed to prepare to discharge patients who can go home, mobilize for emergency status; health fund clinics without shelters ordered closed

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]]> As Iranian missiles rain down, hospitals scramble to raise funds for underground shelters https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-iranian-missiles-rain-down-hospitals-scramble-to-raise-funds-for-underground-shelters/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:39:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3784155 With the Health Ministry's budget recently slashed, medical centers around the country are using storage spaces and parking lots while seeking donations for more protected buildings

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]]> From fortified ORs to popup clinics, Israel’s medical centers streamline wartime operations https://www.timesofisrael.com/from-fortified-ors-to-popup-clinics-israels-medical-centers-streamline-wartime-operations/ Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:24:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3768689 Using knowledge gleaned the hard way during the Oct. 7 Hamas invasion and June war with Iran, hospitals go underground amid incoming missile fire - and staff know the drill

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]]> Health ministry launches probe into death of infant who consumed recalled formula https://www.timesofisrael.com/health-ministry-launches-probe-into-death-of-infant-who-consumed-recalled-formula/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:21:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3753490 Newborn dies of respiratory failure on day authorities expand recall of Nutrilon due to toxin that prompted global action; no clinical link found between consumption and death

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]]> Soroka hospital gala honors NY plastic surgeon for pro bono work during Israel-Hamas war https://www.timesofisrael.com/soroka-hospital-gala-honors-ny-plastic-surgeon-for-pro-bono-work-during-israel-hamas-war/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:52:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3687870 The Gaza-adjacent medical center, which has treated thousands since Oct. 7, will recognize Dr. Ira Savetsky on Monday as it seeks an additional $50 million to rebuild after Iranian missile strike

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]]> Daily Briefing May 27: Day 599 – Netanyahu, AG and High Court edge closer to crisis https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-may-26-day-599-netanyahu-ag-and-high-court-edge-closer-to-crisis/ Tue, 27 May 2025 10:53:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3559196&preview=true&preview_id=3559196 Legal correspondent Jeremy Sharon discusses latest in the Shin Bet chief saga; health editor Diana Bletter reviews what hospitals have learned from treating released hostages

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]]> Hamas killed 6 of them on Oct. 7. Why these Israelis still drive Palestinians to hospitals https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-killed-6-of-them-on-oct-7-why-these-israelis-still-drive-palestinians-to-hospitals/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:53:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3451655 Road for Recovery program, launched in 2010 with donation by Leonard Cohen, now concentrates on bringing West Bank Palestinians to Israeli medical centers for lifesaving treatment

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]]> IDF launches new raid on north Gaza hospital, saying Hamas operatives returned https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-launches-new-raid-on-north-gaza-hospital-asserting-hamas-operatives-returned/ Fri, 27 Dec 2024 16:54:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3448186 Kamal Adwan Hospital director says five staff members killed in Israeli strike on facility, which military says is 'terrorist stronghold'; IDF says officer died Thursday in clash

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]]> NYC nurse fired after referring to Gaza ‘genocide’ in award acceptance speech https://www.timesofisrael.com/nyc-nurse-fired-after-referring-to-gaza-genocide-in-acceptance-speech/ Wed, 29 May 2024 20:54:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3300873 Palestinian-American Hesen Jabr was being honored for compassion toward bereaved mothers; had been warned against divisive statements after unspecified December incident

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]]> On high alert since October 7, hospitals were already prepared to deal with Iran attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/on-high-alert-since-october-7-hospitals-were-already-prepared-to-deal-with-iran-attack/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 16:56:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3268795 Administrators say IDF Home Front Command and Health Ministry have not instructed healthcare system to adjust readiness for possible widening of conflict

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]]> Surgery without a stay: Ichilov hospital unveils new operating rooms to cut wait times https://www.timesofisrael.com/surgery-without-a-stay-ichilov-hospital-unveils-new-operating-rooms-to-cut-wait-times/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 12:36:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3233747 System supporting 10 new operating rooms uses digital health to offer optimal care without adding beds to hospital's wards

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]]> Israeli targeting of terrorists in Jenin hospital may be war crime, UN experts say https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-targeting-of-terrorists-in-jenin-hospital-may-be-war-crime-un-experts-say/ Fri, 09 Feb 2024 21:07:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3220621 Special rapporteurs say Israel appears to have attacked a defenseless injured person in hospital, while practicing deceit

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