Workplace Death Toll Reached 69 in 2025, Israeli Lawmakers Hear
Israeli lawmakers learned 69 people died in workplace accidents in 2025, a figure called a "systemic failure" amid calls for urgent action.
Health
Knesset Presses Health Ministry Over Rising Crohn’s, Colitis Rates
Israel's Knesset Health Committee pressed the Health Ministry on rising Crohn's and colitis rates, projected to exceed 100,000 by 2030.
Heat Wave Prompts Health Advisory Across Israel
Israel braces for a sharp, unseasonal heat wave on Tuesday, with the Health Ministry issuing advisories to protect vulnerable populations.
Nurses Take Expanding Role in Israel’s Health System, New Data Shows
Israel's Health Ministry data reveals 90,419 nurses, meeting a target of 7.07 per 1,000 residents, as Director General Moshe Bar Siman Tov praises their.
Foam Frenzy: 30 Students Hospitalized After Graduation Celebration Turns Chaotic
Around 30 Israeli students in Hadera were hospitalized with eye injuries from foam sprays during a graduation celebration, prompting safety warnings from.
Parents, Not Sirens, Drive Children’s Stress Levels During War, Researchers Say
A University of Haifa survey, led by Prof. Yael Mayer, reveals Israeli children's stress during the March conflict with Iran is linked to parental distress.
Medical Cannabis Overhaul Sparks Debate Over Smoking-Based Treatment
Israel's Health Ministry, led by Dr. Gilad Bodenheimer, proposes phasing out smoked medical cannabis within three years due to safety concerns.
RedHill Says New Crohn’s Treatment May Reduce Side Effects
Israeli company RedHill Biopharma reports its experimental Crohn's treatment RHB-204 matches prior effectiveness with reduced ingredients for fewer side.
200 Gazans Evacuated for Medical Care, More Transfers Planned
Approximately 200 Gazan patients and escorts were evacuated to Jordan for medical care on Monday, with further transfers being coordinated.
Today my annual medical report was published.
PM Netanyahu reports excellent health, with a completely treated early-stage prostate tumor, emphasizing prompt action and continued work.