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Health Minister Yaakov Litzman arrives at the weekly government conference at the PM's office in Jerusalem on October 15, 2017. (Alex Kolomoisky/POOL)
April 12, 2018, 10:08 pm
Police probing suspected corruption in Health Ministry
Year-long covert investigation follows 2017 report that lobbyists paid cash for access to ministry head Yaakov Litzman
By TOI staff
An Israeli patient waits in the corridor of the Barzlai Medical Center in Ashkelon, southern Israel, February 15, 2012. (Tsafrir Abayov/Flash90)
March 27, 2018, 2:14 pm
Hospitals split over rabbis’ orders to confiscate food not kosher for Passover
5 medical centers announce they won't check visitors' bags for leavened food, 3 say they will, following petition to High Court by secular Israelis against the orders
By Sue Surkes
Members of the Ethiopian Jewish community in Israel take part in a prayer of the Sigd holiday on Armon Hanatziv Promenade overlooking Jerusalem on November 16, 2017 (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
March 25, 2018, 6:49 am
2 years after dire report, immigrants at risk for suicide not getting enough aid
Israelis who emigrated from Ethiopia and the FSU are several times more likely to take their own lives, and those tasked with helping them say a lot more needs to be done
By Sivan Geffen
Then health minister Yaakov Ben-Yezri speaks to journalists outside his office in Jerusalem on June 2, 2008. (Kobi Gideon / FLASH90)
February 17, 2018, 1:53 pm
Former health minister Yaakov Ben-Yezri dies at 91
Pensioners' party MK was outspoken advocate of elderly rights, pushed legislation aimed at protecting heath care workers
By TOI staff
Employees of a nursing home in Haifa seen in the Haifa Magistrate's Court, where they were charged with elder abuse on March 5, 2017. (Flash90)
February 16, 2018, 10:36 am
Employees of Haifa old-age home found guilty of abuse
Four workers, filmed brutally punching, shaking and verbally threatening residents of the Neot Kipat Hazahav facility, admit to charges
By TOI staff
Health Minister Yaakov Litzman arrives at the weekly government conference at the PM's office in Jerusalem on October 15, 2017. (Alex Kolomoisky/POOL)
January 10, 2018, 4:18 pm
Knesset okays ex-minister Litzman to return to Health Ministry
Legislation and cabinet nod enable United Torah Judaism head to serve as deputy health minister, effectively running things while avoiding responsibility for Shabbat violations
By Raoul Wootliff and Marissa Newman
UTJ party head Yaakov Litzman speaks in Ashdod, December 21, 2017 (FLASH90)
December 31, 2017, 5:45 pm
Ministers approve bill to allow Litzman’s return to Health Ministry
Legislation will enable UTJ head to serve as deputy health minister, effectively running things while avoiding responsibility for Shabbat issues
By TOI staff
A man begs for money near a window display in the center of Jerusalem. October 22, 2013. (Nati Shohat/Flash90)
December 28, 2017, 3:17 pm
Follow the (lack of) money
If your husband is a world leader and you need to shake down friends for jewelry, if you have to beg the government to pay to save your kids' lives, you might be in Israel
By Joshua Davidovich
Illustrative. Enjoying a bowl of tortilla chips. (Hugh Stonelan via Stock/Getty Images)
December 25, 2017, 8:40 pm
Food packages to carry red labels for excess sugar, salt and saturated fats
Health Ministry hopes manufacturers will cut unhealthy ingredients over the next two years, before rules come into effect
By Sue Surkes
Painting and wood maintenance. A new report on health and the environment recommends research into in-house pollution. (gkrphoto via istockphoto/Getty Images)
December 18, 2017, 2:59 pm
What’s in your home may kill you: Ministry urges research into dust, pollution
In health and environment report card, government scores high on national planning, low on implementation of laws, sustainable public transportation
By Sue Surkes
Babies born prematurelyat Jerusalem's Shaare Zedek hospital on January 5, 2015. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
December 4, 2017, 3:32 pm
Even in the same city, Arab infant mortality rates far higher than among Jews
Health Ministry report reveals wide health gaps between populations, as well as between residents of rich and poor areas
By TOI staff
Tourists visiting ancient caves in Israel. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
October 16, 2017, 4:02 pm
Health Ministry warns public to avoid Lyme disease-ridden caves
Three children infected by tick-borne bacteria after helping to renovate caves in southern West Bank
By Sue Surkes
Illustrative: Bodybuilders. In Israel, bodybuilders use food supplements approved by the Health Ministry. (YouTube screenshot)
September 19, 2017, 8:01 pm
4 more arrested in probe of food supplement smuggling
Two senior Health Ministry employees and two customs agents nabbed, following earlier arrest of major importer, quarantine head
By TOI staff
Barcodes that say XL and M size eggs written on cartons of eggs in Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem, May, 12 2013. (Sarah Schuman/ Flash90)
September 5, 2017, 7:05 pm
Public urged to trash eggs after salmonella found
Some 11 million eggs marketed by Yesh MaOf with sell by dates of up to and including October 20 may be infected
By Sue Surkes
An illustrative photo of a shopping cart showing the logo of American retailer Target. (iStock/Getty Images)
September 1, 2017, 8:56 pm
Target apologizes for canceling orders to Israel, citing high demand
American retailer says it did not anticipate response to promotion by 3rd party offering free shipping to Israel
By TOI staff
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