Shaare Zedek Medical Center

Israeli Hospital Performs Breakthrough Brain Surgery to Relieve Man's 40-Year Cluster Headaches

An Israeli lawyer endured 40 years of severe cluster headaches until a pioneering deep brain stimulation surgery at Shaare Zedek Medical Center reduced his pain by 70% and attack…

Three-Year-Old Girl Dies After Choking on Grape in Jerusalem Before Sister’s Wedding

A three-year-old girl in Jerusalem died after choking on a grape at home, despite emergency efforts. Her death occurred a week before her sister’s wedding, turning the family’s jo…

Doctors Diagnose Severe Lazy Eye in Toddler After Minor Eye Injury at Jerusalem Hospital

After a minor eye injury, three-year-old Itai was diagnosed with severe amblyopia at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem. Early treatment with glasses and an eye patch led to…

Minister Dudi Amsalem Surprised with Birthday Cake During Meeting with Netanyahu

Minister Dudi Amsalem was surprised with a birthday cake during a meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu, highlighting their close relationship and Amsalem's ongoing political work…

65-Year-Old Woman Dies After Being Hit by Car in Hadera

A 65-year-old woman died after being hit by a car in Hadera on August 9, 2026, while two men died in a separate crash near Beit Shemesh earlier that night.

Father of Nine Meir Turgeman Dies in Fatal Car Crash Near Beit Shemesh Days After Son's Bar Mitzvah

Meir Turgeman, a 42-year-old father of nine from Beit Shemesh, died in a fatal two-car collision on Road 383 near Zekharia, days after his son's bar mitzvah. Another man also died…

Two Men Killed and Woman Injured in Fatal Crash on Road 383 Near Zakaria

Two men died and a woman was moderately injured in a two-car crash on Road 383 near Zakaria early Thursday morning.

Two Men Killed in Head-On Collision Near Beit Shemesh on Road 383

Two men in their 40s died in a head-on collision on Road 383 near Beit Shemesh, while a woman was moderately injured and hospitalized. Police are investigating the crash.

Israeli Hospital Introduces AI-Driven Robotic Treatment for Enlarged Prostate

Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem has introduced Israel’s first AI-powered robotic system for treating enlarged prostate, enabling precise tissue removal with less bleeding…

11-Year-Old Girl Inhales Fallen Tooth Into Lung, Undergoes Emergency Surgery in Jerusalem

An 11-year-old girl in Jerusalem inhaled a fallen tooth into her right lung during sleep, causing severe coughing and choking. After urgent care diagnosis, she was transferred to…

New Study Shows Stroke Treatment Window Can Extend Beyond 4.5 Hours with Advanced Imaging

A new meta-analysis shows that ischemic stroke patients can benefit from clot-dissolving treatment beyond the traditional 4.5-hour window if advanced imaging detects salvageable b…

Man Seriously Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Road 45 Near Jerusalem

A man in his 40s was critically injured with a head trauma in a multi-vehicle accident on Road 45 near Jerusalem, with another person lightly hurt. Both were taken to Shaare Zedek…

ATV Rider and Pedestrian Injured in Jerusalem Traffic Accident

A 24-year-old ATV rider and a pedestrian were injured in a traffic accident on Moshe Dayan Boulevard in Jerusalem, with the rider hospitalized in moderate condition.

47-Year-Old Worker Injured Moderately at Duran Construction Site

A 47-year-old construction worker was moderately injured at a Duran construction site and taken to Shaare Zedek hospital with a chest injury.

Pedestrian Killed in Sharon Car Accident Near Pardesiya Junction

A man in his 50s died after being hit by a car near Pardesiya junction in the Sharon region. Earlier, another pedestrian was seriously injured in Nazareth, and two Palestinians di…

Two Palestinians Killed in Car Crash Near Metzada Junction on Route 1

Two Palestinian men died and another was seriously injured in a car crash near Metzada Junction on Route 1; the injured was taken to a Jerusalem hospital.

Hillel Leibovitz, Charitable Leader and Shaare Zedek Executive, Passes Away After Long Illness

Hillel Leibovitz, a longtime volunteer leader at Jerusalem's Shaare Zedek Medical Center and chairman of Horev institutions, died after a long illness. He was known for his dedica…

Jerusalem Hospital Ordered to Pay Half a Million Shekels to Patient Injured by Hazard

A 70-year-old oncology patient injured by a hazard at Shaare Zedek Hospital in Jerusalem will receive nearly 500,000 shekels in compensation after the court ruled the hospital neg…

19-Year-Old Man Seriously Injured in Stabbing in Jerusalem

A 19-year-old man was seriously stabbed on Jaffa Street in Jerusalem and taken to Shaare Zedek Hospital for treatment.

Family Clash Erupts at Jerusalem Court Over Benyahu Razi Murder Case

Haredi Man in His 70s Collapses and Regains Consciousness After Emergency in Central Jerusalem

A Haredi man in his 70s collapsed at a bus stop in central Jerusalem but was revived by United Hatzalah volunteers and taken to hospital in stable condition.

Four Children and Teens Sustain Minor Injuries in Jerusalem Car Collision

Four children and teenagers were lightly injured in a two-car crash at a Jerusalem intersection and taken to Shaare Zedek Hospital.

Fatal Crash on Golan Heights Road Kills Man, Injures Five Others

A fatal crash on June 5, 2026, near Afik junction in the Golan Heights killed a 35-year-old man and injured five others. Another serious motorcycle accident occurred the previous…

Israeli Health Ministry Advances Major Reforms Amid Staffing Challenges and Aging Population

Dr. Safi Mandelblit, outgoing Deputy Director-General of Israel's Ministry of Health, led major reforms including new medical roles, shortened internships, and stricter handling o…

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Collision with Truck on Highway 1 Near Maale Adumim

A motorcyclist in his 30s was seriously injured in a crash with a truck on Highway 1 near Maale Adumim early Thursday morning and was taken to Shaare Zedek Hospital.

22-Year-Old Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Benjamin Region Road Accident

A 22-year-old motorcyclist was critically injured after slipping on Road 437 near Benjamin and was taken to Shaare Zedek Hospital in Jerusalem.

Nine Haredi Family Members Injured in Jeep Rollover Near Mitzpe Jericho

A jeep carrying nine Haredi family members overturned near Mitzpe Jericho during a holiday outing, critically injuring a 17-year-old girl who was airlifted to hospital. Two others…

Truck Overturns at Shaar HaGai Fuel Station, Injuring MK Ahmad Tibi’s Niece

A truck overturned at the Shaar HaGai gas station on Highway 1, injuring four vehicles and moderately wounding 17-year-old Ahmad Tibi’s niece, who was trapped and hospitalized. Re…

Four-Year-Old Girl Chokes on Grape in Jerusalem, Condition Critical

A four-year-old girl in Jerusalem choked on a grape and lost consciousness. Emergency teams revived her and transported her to Shaare Zedek Hospital in serious condition. The fami…

Israeli Prison Officer Arrested for Assisting Fugitive Suspect in Benyahu Razi Murder Case

An Israeli prison officer was arrested for allegedly aiding a fugitive suspect in the murder investigation of 19-year-old Benyahu Razi. The officer reportedly had personal ties wi…

25-Year-Old Man Injured in Moderate Condition in Bus Collision in Beit Shemesh

A 25-year-old man was moderately injured in a bus collision in Beit Shemesh and was taken to Shaare Zedek Hospital with multiple injuries.

Truck Overturns on Route 1 Near Shaar HaGai, Injuring Two Including Teen Girl

A truck overturned on Route 1 near Shaar HaGai on July 27, injuring two people including a 17-year-old girl, and damaging several vehicles. Both injured were taken to Shaare Zedek…

Jerusalem Mother Indicted for Severe Abuse and Injecting Harmful Substances into 5-Year-Old Son

A 23-year-old East Jerusalem mother is charged with severely abusing her 5-year-old son by injecting harmful substances during his hospitalization at Shaare Zedek Medical Center…

Study Finds One in Eight Children with Measles Develop Serious Breathing Complications

A study from Hadassah Medical Center found that about 12% of children with measles develop stridor, a serious breathing complication requiring frequent hospitalization and intensi…

Israeli Police Extend Detention of Two Suspects in Benyahu Razi Murder Case

Israeli police extended the detention of two suspects in the murder of 19-year-old Benyahu Razi, while actively searching for a third suspect, 17-year-old Aviaor Sasson, who fled…

Two Toddlers Hospitalized After Ingesting Toxic Liquid from Keychain Toys in Jerusalem

Two toddlers in Jerusalem were hospitalized after swallowing toxic liquid from cracked keychain toys, one developing chemical pneumonia. Both children are under medical supervisio…

Israeli Police Arrest Two More Suspects in Binyahu Razi Murder Case

Israeli police have arrested two more suspects, a 16-year-old girl and an 18-year-old man, in the murder of 19-year-old Binyahu Razi in Jerusalem. The third suspect remains at lar…

Jerusalem Court Extends Detention of Three Women Suspected in Nahlaot Murder Case

A Jerusalem court extended the detention of three women suspected in the stabbing murder of 18-year-old Shalom Razi in Nahlaot. Six suspects, mostly teenagers, have been arrested…

11-Year-Old Boy Falls Two Stories in Jerusalem, Sustains Moderate Injuries

An 11-year-old boy fell two stories from a residential building in Jerusalem, sustaining moderate injuries. Emergency responders treated him at the scene before he was taken to Sh…

Israeli Court Awards Nearly 500,000 Shekels to Injured Palestinian Construction Worker

An Israeli court ruled that a Palestinian construction worker injured in a 2019 fall from a ladder must be compensated nearly 500,000 shekels due to employer negligence. The worke…

Man Seriously Injured in Stabbing Incident in Northern Jerusalem

A stabbing on Ramallah Road in northern Jerusalem seriously injured a man in his 40s, with two others also hurt and hospitalized.

Israeli Health System Boosts Preparedness for Extreme Scenarios Amid Security Escalation

Israel's Ministry of Health is significantly enhancing medical and mental health readiness amid security escalations, adding thousands of protected hospital beds, boosting home ho…

Beloved Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh Rabbi Dies Suddenly, Family Faces Severe Financial Crisis

Rabbi Yechiel Cohen, a respected spiritual leader in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh, died suddenly at 67 after battling diabetes complications. His family now faces severe financial h…

Jewish Youth Severely Injured in West Bank Attack as Suspect Is Released

Three Jewish youths were violently attacked near Jerusalem's Old City on July 2, with one seriously injured by a concrete block thrown from a rooftop. Despite a police complaint…

Study Finds One in Eight Children with Measles Develop Serious Breathing Complication

A study from Hadassah Medical Center shows that one in eight children with measles develop stridor, a serious breathing complication requiring hospitalization. Most affected child…

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Crash on Road 45 Near Jerusalem

A 26-year-old motorcyclist was seriously hurt in a crash with a car on Road 45 near Jerusalem and was taken to Shaare Zedek hospital; the car driver was lightly injured.

15-Year-Old Boy Moderately Injured in Electric Scooter Accident in Jerusalem

A 15-year-old boy was moderately injured after a vehicle struck him while he was riding an electric scooter on Jericho Road in Jerusalem, and he was taken to Shaare Zedek Hospital.

Five-Year-Old Girl Fatally Injured by Vehicle in Central Jerusalem

A five-year-old girl was fatally injured after being hit by a vehicle in central Jerusalem on Wednesday afternoon. Despite emergency resuscitation efforts and hospital treatment…