Hadassah Hospital Holds Large-Scale Biological Attack Drill

Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem's Mount Scopus campus conducted a major drill on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, simulating a deliberate biological terrorist attack. The exercise was organized by the Ministry of Defense in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Israeli emergency services.

During the training, medical teams practiced response protocols from initial incident detection through diagnosis, treatment, and patient discharge. The drill was overseen by Dr. Shaden Salameh-Youssef, director of emergency medicine, and Tehilah Oren, emergency coordinator.

The protocols developed during the exercise are intended to be adopted as national standards for all Israeli medical facilities. Professor Yoram Weiss, Director General of Hadassah Medical Center, stated that the hospital's teams have extensive experience in various emergencies, including the COVID-19 pandemic, terror attacks, and wartime casualties. He emphasized the effectiveness of the Mount Scopus team's preparation and execution, noting their readiness for any scenario.

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