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Defense Minister Honors Soroka for Supporting IDF Reservists

2/19/2026

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On February 18, 2026, Defense Minister Israel Katz awarded Defense Minister’s Shield to Soroka Medical Center for supporting IDF reservists during the Israel-Hamas War.
The award honors institutions aiding reservists and their families in conflict.
Prof. Dan Schwarzfox, Soroka's Deputy Director, highlighted the staff’s dedication serving both military and medical roles.
Katz praised Soroka’s frontline role and said it helped save wounded soldiers since the war began on October 7.

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On February 18, 2026, Defense Minister Israel Katz awarded Defense Minister’s Shield to Soroka Medical Center for supporting IDF reservists during the Israel-Hamas War.
The award honors institutions aiding reservists and their families in conflict.
Prof. Dan Schwarzfox, Soroka's Deputy Director, highlighted the staff’s dedication serving both military and medical roles.
Katz praised Soroka’s frontline role and said it helped save wounded soldiers since the war began on October 7.