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Missile Strikes Hadera Hospital, Exposing Security Weaknesses

3/27/2026

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Hillel-Yaffe Hospital in Hadera was struck by a missile during a cardiac procedure, highlighting security gaps in medical facilities amid the conflict with Iran and Hezbollah.
Hospital director Prof. Mickey Dudkiewicz said many hospitals lack adequate protective infrastructure, with 56% of inpatient beds unprotected.
Fundraising efforts are underway as hospitals convert space into shelters.
Despite government budget cuts, the Health Ministry acknowledges the need to strengthen hospital defenses.

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Hillel-Yaffe Hospital in Hadera was struck by a missile during a cardiac procedure, highlighting security gaps in medical facilities amid the conflict with Iran and Hezbollah.
Hospital director Prof. Mickey Dudkiewicz said many hospitals lack adequate protective infrastructure, with 56% of inpatient beds unprotected.
Fundraising efforts are underway as hospitals convert space into shelters.
Despite government budget cuts, the Health Ministry acknowledges the need to strengthen hospital defenses.