Hungary-linked medical school opens in Eilat by 2027
Israel has approved a satellite campus in Eilat of Hungary’s University of Debrecen to offer medical studies, marking the first time a foreign university’s medical programme has been authorised in Israel. Around 20 Israeli students already studying medicine in Hungary will complete their second semester in Eilat, addressing a severe doctor shortage in the southern city.
Multiple water treatment facilities shut down by algae bloom from Egypt
An algae bloom from Egypt forced the shutdown of five of six Israeli water treatment plants, exposing serious vulnerabilities in national water security.
Health Ministry warns against swimming in Sea of Galilee over deadly amoeba threat
Israel’s Health Ministry has issued new warnings against swimming activities in the Sea of Galilee after a fourth case of deadly Naegleria fowleri infection was confirmed.
Suspect arrested for allegedly introducing sedatives into fruit pouches for infants
A suspect accused of introducing sedatives into infant fruit pouches has had his detention extended by Jerusalem court until Wednesday.
Suspect Arrested Over Alleged Sedative Injection in Baby Fruit Bottles
A suspect has been arrested and remanded on suspicion of introducing sedative drugs into baby fruit pouches. The case raises serious child safety concerns.
Nine-year-old child hospitalised in critical condition with rare brain infection after swimming in Kinneret
A nine-year-old child is hospitalised in critical condition with a rare brain infection caused by Naegleria fowleri amoeba after swimming in the Kinneret. The Health Ministry co…
Israeli youth turning to risky behaviours, study warns
A new study reveals alarming increases in risk-taking behaviour among Israeli children and teenagers, with one in five students watching pornography daily, a quarter of year-12 students drinking alcohol regularly, and 17 per cent gambling for money. Researchers attribute the trends to excessive screen time—averaging over nine hours daily—and weakening parental supervision, noting that digital devices have become both a window to the world and an escape from reality for war-affected youth.
Toddler hospitalised after drowning at Israeli beach
A two-and-a-half-year-old child was rescued after drowning at a rocky beach in Bat Yam on Saturday. Magen David Adom paramedics revived the child using oxygen treatment and transported her to Wolfson Medical Centre in moderate condition. The incident highlights ongoing water safety concerns at Israeli beaches during the summer season.
Israel publishes healthcare sector wage report
The Israeli Finance Ministry released a comprehensive wage analysis of the public healthcare system on Thursday, detailing salary structures across professional roles, grades, geographic regions, specialisations and career stages. The report provides a detailed breakdown of compensation across the nation’s healthcare workforce.
Man hospitalised after serious injury at Baqa al-Gharbiyye construction site
A 50-year-old man was taken to hospital in serious condition after being struck by a heavy object at a construction site in Baqa al-Gharbiyya. Emergency medical services attended the scene and transported him to Hillel Yaffe Hospital. He was conscious when treated but suffered severe abdominal trauma.