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New Forum Launched to Attract Doctors Back to Israel Amid Shortage Fears
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By אהרן וסרמן
First reported by Calcalist · 1 day ago
What happened
A new civilian forum has been established in Israel to address a growing doctor shortage, driven by an exodus of physicians and approaching retirements. The forum will work to remove barriers and streamline processes to encourage doctors to return or immigrate to Israel.
- 01New forum established to combat doctor shortage in Israel.
- 02Over 1,370 doctors left Israel between 2023 and 2025.
- 0324% of public hospital specialists are nearing retirement.
- 04Forum will address regulatory, bureaucratic, and economic barriers.
- 05Plans include fast-tracking recognition of foreign medical credentials.
- 06Goal is an operational plan with government ministries.
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