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Israel — Healthcare: Major Hospitals

The Israeli health system has 27 public general hospitals excluding east Jerusalem, with tertiary centres including Rambam, Ichilov (Tel Aviv Sourasky), Sheba, Hadassah, Shaare Zedek and Soroka.

VerifiedGovernment / official sourceMinistry of Health / Aliyah ministry — physician guide to the Israeli health systemLast reviewed: 2026-10-23

Key facts

  • Excluding hospitals in east Jerusalem there are 27 public general hospitals, 10 psychiatric hospitals and 275 long-term care centres.
  • Ownership is split among the government (11 hospitals), Clalit Health Services (10 hospitals) and others.
  • The guide names seven tertiary centres: Rambam, Ichilov, Sheba, Bellinson, Hadassah, Shaare Zedek and Soroka, and a tertiary paediatric centre, Schneider.
  • A 2019 Knesset report counted 45 general hospitals using a different definition; the guide is the more recent source.

Steps

  1. Finding a Major Hospital in Israel — Research hospitals in Israel by location, specialty, or language proficiency.
  2. Contacting a Major Hospital in Israel — Contact hospitals directly to inquire about services, costs, and availability.

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