Nurses Strike at Hillel Yaffe Hospital Over Violent Attack
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Nurses at Hillel Yaffe Hospital in Hadera are striking on September 27, 2026, following a violent assault on a staff member. The strike, which will close outpatient clinics and polyclinics, is protesting what the Nurses Federation calls systemic security failures and negligence by the Ministry of Health and police.
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- Nurses Federation strikes at Hillel Yaffe Hospital on September 27, 2026.
- Strike follows violent attack on a female medical staff member.
- Outpatient clinics and polyclinics will be closed during the strike.
- Federation blames Ministry of Health and police for security failures.
- Union demands immediate action to protect healthcare workers.
The Nurses Federation announced a strike at Hillel Yaffe Hospital in Hadera, set to begin on the morning of September 27, 2026. The action is a response to a violent incident targeting a female staff member in the emergency room, which has sparked widespread outrage within the medical community. Outpatient clinics will be closed from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and polyclinics will cease operations until 3:00 PM. Additionally, informational meetings for staff will be held across all hospital departments from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with the injured nurse expected to attend.
Federation representatives stated that the attack highlights systemic security issues for medical personnel nationwide. Shaul Skif, chairman of the Nurses and Brothers Federation, attributed responsibility to government bodies, specifically the Ministry of Health and the police. He accused them of negligence and violating agreements by failing to ensure a police presence in the emergency room on the day of the incident.
The organization declared a zero-tolerance policy for aggression against healthcare workers. The Federation criticized the Ministry of Health for attempting to evade systemic problems and for not disclosing current data on staff shortages. The union leadership is demanding immediate emergency discussions to develop effective measures for staff protection and to stabilize the healthcare sector.
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