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Dalia Itzik Resigns as Hadassah Board Chair Amid Controversy
Dalia Itzik, Chairwoman of the Hadassah Medical Organization's Board of Directors for six years, announced her resignation effective at year-end, taking on a new role as Global Honorary Ambassador.
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- 01Dalia Itzik resigns as Hadassah Board Chair after six years, becoming Global Honorary Ambassador.
- 02Itzik's departure follows controversies over Hadassah's unannounced international expansion and alleged political appointments.
- 03Hadassah faced regulatory scrutiny for opening facilities in Cyprus without notifying Israeli ministries.
- 04Allegations surfaced of political appointments and preferential treatment under Itzik's leadership.
- 05Itzik previously served as the first female Speaker of the Knesset and acting President of Israel.
- 06WIZO credits Itzik with advancing rehabilitation services and financial stability efforts at Hadassah.
Her departure follows controversies including Hadassah's unannounced international expansion and allegations of political appointments. Itzik, a former Knesset Speaker and acting President, has had a long public career in politics and business.
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