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Hadassah Hospital Faces Allegations of Political Appointments and Sexual Misconduct

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By יוסי מזרחי

First reported by Mako · 3 hours ago

What happened

An investigative report alleges Hadassah Hospital engaged in political appointments and favoritism, benefiting associates of Likud and Shas. The report also details serious accusations of sexual misconduct and professional negligence against Professor Alon Pikovsky, a candidate for the hospital's CEO position.

  • 01Hadassah Hospital faces allegations of political appointments and favoritism.
  • 02Professor Alon Pikovsky is accused of sexual misconduct and professional negligence.
  • 03Key witnesses from Case 4000 were allegedly hired by the hospital.
  • 04Hospital chair Dalia Itzik and former aide Avi Balshnikov are implicated.
  • 05Pikovsky is reportedly slated to become the hospital's next CEO.

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MakoCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
Hadassah Hospital Faces Allegations of Political Appointments and Sexual Misconduct
N12Center · Hebrew3 hours ago
Hadassah Hospital Faces Allegations of Political Appointments and Sexual Misconduct

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