The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/sourasky-medical-center-ichilov/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:06:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/sourasky-medical-center-ichilov/ 32 32 Eau de mom: Israeli study shows how a mother’s scent comforts premature babies https://www.timesofisrael.com/eau-de-mom-israeli-study-shows-how-a-mothers-scent-comforts-premature-babies/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:53:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3874943 'Close to the Heart,' an initiative at two Israeli NICUs, uses smell to ease physical and emotional separation between mother and newborn, reducing stress and strengthening vitals

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]]> As investors dry up, national biotech hub aims to transfuse early-stage drug funding https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-investors-dry-up-national-biotech-hub-aims-to-transfuse-early-stage-drug-funding/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 02:47:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3892535 Top academic and healthcare institutions partner to build $500 million non-profit venture to turn promising biotech research into startups that can bring lifesaving cures to market

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]]> Rahm Emmanuel gives $550K to program training Palestinian doctors at Israeli hospital https://www.timesofisrael.com/rahm-emmanuel-gives-550k-to-program-training-palestinian-doctors-at-israeli-hospital/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:59:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3889021 Democratic politician dubs initiative 'healthcare diplomacy,' weeks after Tel Aviv speech warning Israel will become a pariah if it maintains Netanyahu's policies

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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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]]> When crisis became a catalyst: Two medical students build a mission for Israel - Sponsored Content https://www.timesofisrael.com/spotlight/when-crisis-became-a-catalyst-two-medical-students-build-a-mission-for-israel/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:23:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=spotlight&p=3708469 Inside the student-led initiative reconnecting Israel’s medical community with the world.

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]]> Missing professor, found after days without food or water, dies in hospital https://www.timesofisrael.com/missing-professor-found-after-days-without-food-or-water-dies-in-hospital/ Sun, 09 Nov 2025 09:53:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3684113 Theater researcher Nurit Yaari, 77, remembered as 'central pillar in understanding the art of theater in Israel'; was hospitalized after being found under Tel Aviv bridge last week

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]]> ‘Time to return to life’: Three freed hostages released from hospital after 4 days https://www.timesofisrael.com/time-to-return-to-life-three-freed-hostages-released-from-hospital-after-4-days/ Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:27:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3667491 Hundreds line up to greet Omri Miran, who is discharged along with Matan Zangauker and Matan Angrest; body of slain hostage Bipin Joshi said set for repatriation to Nepal next week

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]]> ‘Because of the people’: Two ex-hostages return home from hospital to cheering crowds https://www.timesofisrael.com/because-of-the-people-two-ex-hostages-return-home-from-hospital-to-cheering-crowds/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 20:12:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3666940 Well-wishers waving Israeli flags line roads welcoming back Eitan Horn and Nimrod Cohen; hospital says it will continue monitoring recovery of freed captives

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]]> Hospitals gear up to receive returning hostages after over 734 days in Gaza captivity https://www.timesofisrael.com/hospitals-gear-up-to-receive-returning-hostages-after-over-734-days-in-gaza-captivity/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:51:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3660223 Health Ministry says it asked Red Cross to try to ensure hostages aren't suddenly overfed by captors as it can cause medical issues; forensic teams prepping for bodies of slain captives

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]]> Eyes don’t lie: Groundbreaking study tracks eye movements to measure memory https://www.timesofisrael.com/eyes-dont-lie-groundbreaking-study-tracks-eye-movements-to-measure-memory/ Sun, 28 Sep 2025 05:03:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3649555 Tel Aviv University and Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center's non-verbal memory-testing protocol allows assessment in infants, brain injury victims, severe Alzheimer's patients

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]]> Avera Mengistu discharged from hospital 5 months after release from Hamas captivity https://www.timesofisrael.com/avera-mengistu-discharged-from-hospital-5-months-after-release-from-hamas-captivity/ Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:06:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3603925 Former hostage, who was held in Gaza for more than a decade, will be moved to sheltered accommodation, his sister says, thanking hospital for its 'humane and sensitive' care

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]]> Zelig Eshhar, leading cancer researcher and immunologist, dies at 84 https://www.timesofisrael.com/zelig-eshhar-leading-cancer-researcher-and-immunologist-dies-at-84/ Fri, 04 Jul 2025 10:15:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3590838 Research by Weizmann Institute scientist and Israel Prize winner saved 'countless lives,' was basis for technology sold for $12 billion in 2017

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]]> Released hostage Alexander speaks to Trump, tells Netanyahu he is weak but recovering https://www.timesofisrael.com/released-hostage-alexander-speaks-to-trump-tells-netanyahu-he-is-weak-but-recovering/ Tue, 13 May 2025 11:26:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3547956 Witkoff visits freed captive at hospital a day after his return from Gaza, facilitates call to Trump; Alexander not well enough to travel to Qatar to meet US president, family says

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]]> With his brother still captive, freed hostage Iair Horn sent home from hospital https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-his-brother-still-captive-freed-hostage-iair-horn-sent-home-from-hospital/ Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:41:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3487328 Five days after he was released from Gaza, family says 'the journey to recovery for Iair and our family will be long, and will not end until Eitan and all the hostages return home'

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]]> Reports: Newly freed hostages were abused, now suffer malnutrition, heart disorders https://www.timesofisrael.com/reports-newly-freed-hostages-were-abused-now-suffer-malnutrition-heart-disorders/ Sun, 09 Feb 2025 14:36:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3478654 Outlets cite families of Or Levy, Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben Ami as saying they were held in Gaza tunnels; health officials: Conditions worse than previous returned captives

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