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Israeli Journalist Oded Ben Ami Apologizes Live Over Controversial Hospital Report and Resulting Backlash

Israeli journalist Oded Ben Ami apologized live after a controversial interview about alleged mistreatment of a wounded soldier at Rambam Hospital sparked a racially charged backl…

Israeli Man Returned from DR Congo Hospitalized on Suspected Ebola Case

An Israeli man recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo has been hospitalized in Soroka Medical Center under suspicion of Ebola. Tests are ongoing, with results exp…

Israeli Soldier Severely Wounded in Lebanon Blast as Family Calls for Prayers

An Israeli soldier, Dolev Ben Atara, was critically wounded in a booby-trapped building explosion during an operation in southern Lebanon. Two reservist officers were killed, and…

Israeli Mothers' Council Demands Clear Protocol for IDF Wounded Treatment After Hospital Abuse Claims

Following allegations of mistreatment of a wounded IDF soldier at Rambam Medical Center, the Mothers' Council demands a clear national protocol for treating injured soldiers in Is…

Two Drivers Severely Injured in Crash Near Ramat Naftali Airlifted to Rambam Hospital

Two drivers were critically injured in a collision between a car and a minibus near Ramat Naftali on Road 886. Both were trapped and rescued by MDA teams before being airlifted to…

Father of Fallen Israeli Officer Demands Investigation into Treatment of Wounded Soldier at Rambam Hospital

Study Finds Radiologists Overconfident Despite Low Accuracy in Complex X-Ray Diagnoses

A study by Israeli institutions found that doctors maintain high confidence in complex X-ray diagnoses despite only 37% accuracy, highlighting a gap between confidence and perform…

Israeli Rehab Project Uses Adaptive Fashion to Boost Independence in Children with Disabilities

A new inclusive fashion project at Rambam Medical Center in Haifa designs adaptive clothing with hidden medical aids to help children with disabilities gain independence and confi…

Urgent Care Network Terem Ordered to Pay 736,000 Shekels for Appendicitis Misdiagnosis

The Haifa Magistrate's Court ordered urgent care network Terem to pay 736,000 shekels to a woman misdiagnosed with appendicitis in 2019, leading to a ruptured appendix and serious…

Haifa Woman Charged After Violent Neighbor Dispute Involving Threats and Assault on Police Officer

Diana Lev from Haifa is charged with assaulting a police officer and threatening neighbors after a violent dispute involving property damage and cat feces on July 3, 2025.

Two Workers Hospitalized in Haifa After Eating Toxic Wild Plant Soup

Two Thai workers in Haifa were hospitalized after eating soup made from the toxic wild plant Nicotiana glauca. One remains in critical condition at Rambam Medical Center, while th…

Israeli Hospitals Use 3D Printing to Revolutionize Organ and Bone Transplants

Israeli hospitals are using advanced 3D printing to create custom bone implants and biologically printed corneas, improving patient outcomes and surgical precision. Cases include…

Man Fatally Shot Near Kseifa as Police Investigate Rising Arab Community Violence

A man was fatally shot near Kseifa on July 31, 2026, prompting a police investigation amid rising violence in Israel's Arab community. Earlier in the year, Raad Hazmiya, a 22-year…

Seven Injured in Serious Three-Vehicle Crash on Highway 90 Near Ashdot Yaakov

Seven people were injured in a three-car crash on Highway 90 near Ashdot Yaakov, including a man in serious condition airlifted to Rambam Hospital.

Two Minors Arrested for Brutal Attack on Electric Scooter Rider in Beit Shean

Two minors were arrested for the brutal assault of a young electric scooter rider near Beit Shean, initially reported as a traffic accident. The victim remains in critical conditi…

Israeli Study Finds Allergic Food Contact with Skin Poses Minimal Risk to Children

An Israeli study of 192 allergic children found that accidental contact of allergenic foods with intact skin rarely causes reactions and never triggers anaphylaxis. The findings o…

Breastfeeding Burns Up to 500 Calories Daily and Lowers Cancer Risk for Mothers

Breastfeeding not only nourishes infants but also helps mothers burn 400-500 calories daily and significantly lowers their risk of breast and ovarian cancer, type 2 diabetes, and…

Teen Finds Bat in Air Conditioner, Hospitalized for Rabies Prevention in Haifa

A 15-year-old boy in Haifa was hospitalized after a bat entered his home and secreted fluid on his face. He received rabies preventive treatment at Rambam Medical Center and was d…

Israel's Public Health System Shows Shorter MRI and Elective Surgery Wait Times Than Other Countries

Israel's Ministry of Health report reveals shorter wait times for MRI scans and selected elective surgeries compared to other OECD countries, despite regional disparities. Major h…

FDA Approves Home Injection Version of Alzheimer’s Drug Leqembi to Replace Hospital Infusions

The FDA approved a home injection version of the Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi, enabling patients to self-administer treatment instead of hospital infusions. This new form is expected…

Israeli Experts Highlight Advances in Personalized Treatment for Rare Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Mantle Cell Lymphoma, a rare blood cancer mainly affecting older adults in Israel, is now treated with personalized therapies including BTK inhibitors, reducing reliance on aggres…

Violent Incidents in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Haifa Prompt Police Investigations

Three violent incidents in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Haifa on Saturday night resulted in one death, an explosion causing property damage, and two stabbing victims. Police launched…

Israeli Nurses Warn of Burnout and Staff Shortages Ahead of Potential Strike

Israeli nurses report extreme burnout and critical staff shortages, working long hours and sometimes while sick to support their teams. Despite government claims of added position…

Israeli Woman Gives Birth to Healthy Mono-Mono Twins After Refusing Pregnancy Termination

Lior Zucker from Kiryat Haim gave birth to healthy mono-mono twin girls after refusing medical advice to terminate her risky pregnancy. The twins were delivered early by cesarean…

Israeli Reservist Undergoes Rare Life-Saving Surgery After Lebanon Clash Injury

Captain Malachi Mondani was critically injured in southern Lebanon and underwent a rare, complex surgery at Rambam Medical Center to remove shrapnel dangerously close to his aorta…

Netanyahu Visits IDF Wounded at Rambam Hospital, Praises Their Spirit and Unity

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited wounded IDF soldiers at Rambam Hospital in Haifa, praising their resilience and highlighting national unity beyond political divisions. H…

Two Men Critically Injured in Violent Incident in Tamra

Two men, aged 33 and 29, were critically injured in a violent incident in Tamra and were evacuated to Rambam Medical Center with penetrating wounds.

Young Man Injured After Falling From Roof in Kfar Masaryk

A 25-year-old man was moderately injured after falling from a roof in Kfar Masaryk and was taken to Rambam Medical Center for treatment.

50-Year-Old Man Hospitalized in Moderate Condition After Heat Stroke in Kiryat Motzkin

A 50-year-old man suffering from heat stroke was treated on-site and taken to Rambam Medical Center in moderate condition in Kiryat Motzkin.

Kareem Younes, Convicted Soldier Killer, Dies After Serving 40 Years in Israeli Prison

Kareem Younes, who killed Israeli soldier Avraham Bromberg in 1980, died after serving 40 years in prison. His release in 2023 sparked government actions to revoke his citizenship…

Two Drivers Injured in Serious Crash on Road 716 Near Ein Harod

Two drivers were injured in a serious collision on Road 716 near Ein Harod; one was critically hurt and airlifted to Rambam Hospital after resuscitation, while the other suffered…

Israel Reports 50% Drop in Hospital Infections, Saving Over 1,300 Lives in 2025

Israel's Ministry of Health reports a 50% reduction in hospital-acquired infections in 2025, saving over 1,300 lives and cutting healthcare costs by 300 million shekels. Infection…

Man Shot Dead in Raina Amid Surge of Fatal Violence in Northern Israel

A man in his 30s was shot dead in Raina, Israel, marking the fifth fatality in a violent 24-hour period that included multiple shootings and stabbings across northern Israel. Poli…

Motorcyclist Killed and Three Injured in Haifa Road Crash in Kiryat Ata

A traffic accident on Haifa Road in Kiryat Ata killed a 53-year-old motorcyclist and injured three others, including a seriously hurt motorcyclist and two lightly injured car pass…

Early Detection and Innovative Treatments Improve Bladder Cancer Outcomes in Israel

Bladder cancer affects about 1,800 new patients yearly in Israel, mostly men over 55. Early detection through symptoms like blood in urine significantly improves survival, with ad…

Israeli Health Ministry Blocks AI Tools in Hospitals Amid Rising Cybersecurity and Clinical Risks

Israel's Health Ministry blocked external AI tools on hospital networks due to cybersecurity and clinical risks, but doctors continue using AI via personal devices. Experts say th…

Six beachgoers rescued from drowning incidents across Israel in five hours

Within about five hours on Friday, Magen David Adom treated six drowning victims at beaches across Israel, including one man in critical condition and two in serious condition. Th…

32-Year-Old Worker Seriously Injured After Falling Into Sewage Pit in Kiryat Motzkin

A 32-year-old worker was seriously injured in Kiryat Motzkin after falling from scaffolding into a sewage pit during work. He was rescued, treated at the scene, and evacuated to R…

How Enlarged Adenoids Can Affect Children’s Breathing, Sleep and Facial Development

An article warns that enlarged adenoids can cause snoring, mouth breathing and poor sleep in children, and may alter facial and jaw development if not treated early. Dr. Nadeem Ha…

Health Ministry readies Ebola isolation tent amid Africa outbreak fears

Israel’s Health Ministry has approved reconstructing an Ebola isolation tent from emergency storage at a cost of up to 513,654 shekels. Officials said the move is a precaution ami…

Experimental CAR-T Therapy Puts 19-Year-Old With Rare Vasculitis Into Remission

A 19-year-old from northern Israel received experimental CAR-T therapy at Rambam for rare ANCA vasculitis after months of misdiagnosis and severe organ involvement. He became the…

Mothers of wounded soldiers return to Rambam to comfort others in the same position

Two mothers of wounded soldiers, Yafit Shteif and Orit Koch, returned to Rambam Hospital in Haifa to comfort other mothers of soldiers injured in Lebanon. Their visit, organized w…

Israeli Hospital Uses Focused Ultrasound to End Opioid Addiction in 20 Minutes

Doctors at Rambam Medical Center in Haifa used focused ultrasound to end a man’s severe opioid addiction in about 20 minutes. The treatment, part of an international study using I…

Seven Leading Israeli Researchers Win Prestigious EU ERC Grants

Seven Israeli senior researchers have received ERC Advanced Grants from the EU’s Horizon Europe program. Their projects span RNA biology, immunity, cosmology, brain development, d…

Health Committee Reviews Infant Purée Poisoning Case and Calls for Tighter Oversight

The Knesset Health Committee examined the infant fruit purée poisoning case after laboratory tests confirmed anesthetic substances in Prinoq products consumed by five hospitalized…

Worker Seriously Injured in Fall at Tirat Carmel Industrial Zone

A 48-year-old worker was moderately injured after falling from a height while working in Tirat Carmel’s industrial zone. Magen David Adom treated him and evacuated him to Rambam M…

Israel Health Ministry Says Ebola Readiness Is Complete After Two Suspected Cases

Israel’s Health Ministry said two travelers from the Democratic Republic of Congo are isolated in Sheba and Rambam with suspected Ebola, pending test results. Officials say the ri…

Israel on Alert After Ebola Suspect Is Isolated in Haifa

A traveler returned from Congo was isolated at Rambam Medical Center in Haifa after showing Ebola-like symptoms. Israel’s Health Ministry says the case is unconfirmed, but it has…