Israeli hospitals

Anti-Arab racism in Israel’s health system ignores a critical doctor shortage - opinion

The situation isn’t straightforward, since Israel is still in a state of war. However, that does not change the fact that the Israeli Arabs are not guilty of constituting a danger to the state.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits a Clalit healthcare center in the Arab town Tira.
A general view of the Rambam Hospital in Haifa, northern Israel, March 10, 2026.

'Racist incitement': Israeli medical groups decry claims of soldier abuse by Rambam's Arab staff

MRI scan.

Health Ministry report reveals long wait times for MRI, surgeries at hospitals and clinics

 Israeli soldiers and medical staff at the underground hospital at the Rambam Hospital in Haifa, on September 22, 2024.

Hospitals across Israel begin transferring patients to protected underground units


What were Israeli hostages' conditions upon release from Gaza?

"Their physical condition is good, and they are currently undergoing medical and emotional evaluation In a private and unique complex that we prepared for them."

Aviv Asher, 2,5-year-old, her sister Raz Asher, 4,5-year-old, and mother Doron, react as they meet with Yoni, Raz and Aviv's father and Doron's husband after they returned to Israel to the designated complex at the Schneider Children's Medical Center.

Assuta Ashdod Public Hospital to Economics Ministry : Give hospital security 'preferred' status

"In recent years, we have all witnessed a significant increase in violence in hospitals towards the medical staff.”

‘I refuse to believe that people come to a clinic to start a fistfight. The problem is that we are understaffed, that the facilities are insufficient and that patients often have to wait far too long.’

Taub Center says hospitals and staff have performed beyond expectations since war began

Although the system seems stretched to its limit even in normal times, the complex system has surpassed expectations to provide care for the thousands of wounded since the war broke out.

 Israelis injured when rockets fired from Lebanon, into Israel, hit the Northern city of Metula, injurying 3, brought to the Ziv hospital in Tzfat, October 17, 2023.

Would-be blood donors at Tel Aviv hospital today must register first

Those who want to donate blood in the Dan Region must register and make an appointment, and must meet certain health criteria.

 An Ultra-Orthodox Jewish man donates blood as part of a blood-drive following a mass-rampage by armed Palestinian infiltrators into Israel, in Jerusalem October 9, 2023.

Most Israeli hospitals resume elective medical services

Only hospitals in south of the country are offering only emergency services; the rest have returned to giving elective services.

 Hundreds donate blood at Dizengoff Center in Tel Aviv, following a mass infiltration of Hamas terrorists. October 8, 2023.

Israeli nurse arrested for allegedly supporting Hamas - report

The nurse expressed support for Hamas during an argument with another nurse

 View of the HaEmek Medical Center in Afula on February 12, 2018

World Bank reports states Palestinian health services face crisis

So far in 2023, the income of the Palestinian public has increased considerably, but expenses have also increased,

 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas attends the China-Arab summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia December 9, 2022.

New Israeli/American research supports benefit of remote medical services to reduce hospital visits

Telemedicine reduces the need for patients to rush to crowded emergency rooms by 20% without harming quality of care.

Device allows vitals to be taken remotely from home

Israeli public hospital heads warn of bankruptcy, urge gov't help

Public hospitals are already overwhelmed by a shortage of doctors and nurses and many are seriously considering “relocation” abroad due to the government’s judicial overhaul plans.  

 Empty beds in the intensive care unit at the Coronavirus ward of Shaare Zedek hospital in Jerusalem on October 14, 2021.

Lema'anchem to host conference exploring AI in medical practices

Top medical professionals from Israel and abroad are expected to present in a series of panels and demonstrations.

  The 2022 Lema'anchem conference