Health System Preparedness – Operation “Roaring Lion” Update
Operation Roaring Lion has seen 2,072 injured evacuated to hospitals, with 155 remaining hospitalized as of March 8, 2026.
Ministry of Health
Anonymous and dedicated hotline for security and rescue forces and their families
The Ministry of Health, with ERAN and SAHAR, launches a dedicated, anonymous 24/7 hotline for security and rescue forces and their families.
Anonymous Phone and Chat Support Line for Security and Emergency Personnel and Their Families
The Ministry of Health, in partnership with ERAN and SAHAR, is offering a new anonymous 24/7 mental health support line for first responders and their families.
Healthcare System Preparedness - Operation Lion's Roar
Around 180 medical professionals, including physicians and nurses, are returning to Israel on a special rescue flight from Athens to support the healthcare.
Blood Donation Drive
Israel's Ministry of Health, led by Director General Moshe Bar Siman Tov, is urging citizens to donate blood to bolster the nation's supply amidst an emergency.
Cybersecurity Level of Alert Increased
Israel's Ministry of Health has directed health organizations to elevate cybersecurity alert levels to C or D in preparation for Operation Roaring Lion.
Guidelines for Health System Operations Updated
The Ministry of Health issued updated guidelines for health system operations, focusing on cyber protection, expanded family care, and rehabilitation services.
Government Approves 2026 Health Services Basket Recommendations
Israel's government has approved 2026 health service basket recommendations, adding 650 medicines and technologies for 107,000 people.
Raising the readiness level of hospitals in the north - Operation Lion's Roar
Israel's Health Ministry boosts northern hospital readiness, preparing for mass casualty incidents and reinforcing medical teams and equipment.
Identification Completed for Israelis Killed in Beit Shemesh Tragedy
The Forensic Clinical Examinations Unit has successfully identified all nine individuals who perished in the tragic Beit Shemesh incident.