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Israel Moves Patients Underground Amid Rising Missile Threats

2/28/2026

Summary

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The Israeli health system is relocating inpatients to protected underground facilities.
Transfers are underway to establish protected hospital complexes.
Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) expand telemedicine and map patients who rely on electricity for medical equipment.
The IDF's Home Front Command has closed schools and urged residents to stay near protected spaces.
The Israel Museum has secured its artifacts and closed to the public due to missile threats from Iran.

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Story summary

The Israeli health system is relocating inpatients to protected underground facilities.
Transfers are underway to establish protected hospital complexes.
Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) expand telemedicine and map patients who rely on electricity for medical equipment.
The IDF's Home Front Command has closed schools and urged residents to stay near protected spaces.
The Israel Museum has secured its artifacts and closed to the public due to missile threats from Iran.