Health Ministry Shuts Tel Aviv Hospital Over Patient Safety Concerns

The Israeli Ministry of Health has ordered the immediate closure of the Medika Tel Aviv private hospital, located at 28 HaBarzel Street in Ramat HaChayal, Tel Aviv, citing severe and immediate risks to patient safety. The decision follows a surprise inspection conducted on Thursday, September 26, 2026, which uncovered serious deficiencies in operating room procedures and overall patient care.

Inspectors found instances where medical procedures were performed by individuals exceeding their professional authority and in violation of mandatory regulations. Additional shortcomings were identified in medical conduct and work processes, collectively indicating a systemic failure within the hospital's operations. The Ministry stated that the continued operation of the facility posed a grave and immediate danger to the health and well-being of patients.

As a result, the District Health Officer issued an order to cease all medical activity at the facility effective Monday evening, September 28, 2026. The hospital's management, owners, and board of directors will be summoned for a hearing regarding the findings. The Ministry is also considering individual disciplinary actions against those found to have acted outside their professional scope.

This closure comes after similar serious deficiencies were discovered at Medika Rafael in July, which led to the suspension of its operating room activities. Activity at Medika Rafael was gradually resumed only after the identified issues were rectified and management committed to adhering to licensing conditions and approved operational parameters. The Ministry emphasized its commitment to enforcing regulations designed to ensure safe medical treatment and will utilize all available tools to protect patient health.