Galilee Medical Center

01/04/2026

Wishing you and your families a happy Passover.
May this holiday bring security, tranquility, better times and peace.
Prof. Masad Barhoum, Director, and the administration, Galilee Medical Center

#פסח

29/03/2026

In the underground hospital, far from sunlight yet closer than ever to one another, we paused for a moment to raise a glass for Passover.
Prof. Masad Barhoum, Director of Galilee Medical Center, expressed his appreciation to all the hospital staff who are working tirelessly during this challenging time, and said:
“This year, the word ‘freedom’ carries a deeper meaning. While the echoes of war are heard outside, down here the heart of the Galilee continues to beat. We are not just a medical team, we are a family standing here for you, on the front line, in every condition and at every hour.”
Wishing a kosher, peaceful, and above all safe Passover to the entire Galilee Medical Center family and to all the people of Israel. 🇮🇱
Photos: Eli Cohen

22/03/2026

Ready for Any Scenario: Galilee Medical Center Maintains Peak Preparedness.

Galilee Medical Center continues its intensive emergency preparedness efforts as part of the hospital’s ongoing readiness program.
This week, we conducted a large-scale drill simulating a complex toxicological incident. The exercise focused on operating within fortified spaces, with an emphasis on rapid response, delivering medical care under pressure, and full coordination across all departments.
We are proud of our dedicated teams, who performed exceptionally well. This drill is another important step in our commitment to providing you with the safest, most professional medical care, at all times and in every situation.
Watch highlights from the drill, explainedby Dr. Tsvi Sheleg, Deputy Director >>

16/03/2026

Even during times of conflict, the miracle of new life continues.

Prof. Lior Lowenstein, Chairman, OB-GYN Wing at Galilee Medical Center, provides a look into our fully protected facilities. From our natural birthing room to our advanced operating suites, we are equipped to provide the highest level of care regardless of external circumstances.
We are here for you now and always.
Video Credit: Shelly Haika
אגף נשים ויולדות ע"ש רעיה שטראוס, המרכז הרפואי לגליל

14/03/2026

International coverage from the medical front in northern Israel:
PBS published an in-depth report documenting the work of Galilee Medical Center, in Nahariya, under fire.
During the visit, the crew was accompanied by the Medical Center’s Deputy Director, Dr. Tsvi Sheleg, who guided them through the fortified underground hospital where lifesaving medical care has been taking place since the outbreak of the war. Dr. Sheleg spoke with the journalists about the logistical and medical challenges of treating patients under the constant threat of rocket fire and about the high level of operational readiness of the hospital’s teams.
Galilee Medical Center will continue to serve as a steadfast medical anchor for the residents of northern Israel and for Israel Defense Forces soldiers in every scenario.
See the full report:

As the war with Iran continues to escalate, northern Israel is yet again on the conflict's front line and facing a barrage of missile and drone fire. Communities still recovering from the fighting that followed the Oct. 7 attacks now again face the constant danger and mental trauma that comes with w...

09/03/2026

President Isaac Herzog visited the Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya, where he met with the medical center’s Director, Prof. Masad Barhoum, members of the administration, and staff. President Herzog: "I Was Impressed by the Teams Who Save Lives Every Day Under Fire"
Video credit: President Herzog's Office
יצחק הרצוג - Isaac Herzog

08/03/2026

President of Israel, Isaac Herzog, Visits Galilee Medical Center: "I Was Impressed by the Teams Who Save Lives Every Day Under Fire"
President Isaac Herzog visited the Galilee Medical Center, where he met with the medical center’s Director, Prof. Masad Barhoum, members of the administration, and staff.
During the visit, Prof. Barhoum presented the president with the unique role of the medical center as the hospital located closest to the border with Lebanon. He also described the challenges involved in transitioning operations to the fortified underground facility and the center’s ability to provide medical care while under fire.
The president also visited wounded soldiers and spoke with them and with their families.
At the conclusion of his visit, President Herzog said:
"I was deeply impressed by the preparedness and the work of the teams who save lives every day under fire. I know this hospital well, and I was not surprised by the high level of professionalism and dedication."
Prof. Barhoum thanked President Herzog for his visit and said he regards him as a true friend, noting his exceptional sensitivity toward the medical center and the challenges it faces.
Photos from the visit are attached.
Photos: Eli Cohen

07/03/2026

Drone Hit Galilee Medical Center grounds this morning: Dr. Tsvi Sheleg, Deputy Director, updates on damage and wounded soldiers from the Lebanese border.

07/03/2026

A drone hit Galilee Medical Center grounds: Dr. Tsvi Sheleg, Deputy Director of Galilee Medical Center updates on damages and wounded from the Lebanese border.

07/03/2026

The Director General of the Ministry of Health, Moshe Bar Siman Tov, IDF Chief Medical Officer Brig. Gen. Dr. Zivan Aviad-Bar, and Dr. Hagar Mizrahi, Head of the Ministry of Health Medical Division, conducted a professional visit today to the Galilee Medical Center.
The three officials met with Prof. Masad Barhoum, Director of the medical center, and members of the hospital’s management in the fortified command center, together with their respective teams. During the meeting they received an overview of the complex challenges of operating during the current emergency, including the transition to the protected underground facility and the provision of medical care under fire.
The Director General of the Ministry of Health said he was impressed by the rapid transition to emergency operations and praised the medical teams.
The participants then toured a 60 bed facility established for emergency needs with the support of the Ministry of Health. At the end of the visit they met with wounded soldiers and spoke with them and their families.
Photos by Eli Cohen

05/03/2026

15 seconds to reach shelter. Four hours to move a hospital underground.
At Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya, just six miles from Israel’s northern border, preparation ensures that lifesaving care continues even as sirens sound.
Read this powerful firsthand reflection from a recent visitor with the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, who witnessed that preparation firsthand.
Thank you to our partners in St. Louis, whose support helps strengthen our ability to care for the people of northern Israel.
Jewish Federation of St. Louis
Eliad Eliyahu Ben Shushan
עמותת ידידי המרכז הרפואי לגליל

  In November, I wrote that I was heading to Israel to see firsthand how the Jewish Federation of St. Louis funding makes a difference. In January, I stood inside Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya, listening as its deputy director calmly explained how the hospital prepares for the next war. A mont...

05/03/2026

Purim in the shadow of the war with Iran: The Resilience of Galilee Medical Center 🎭
Even as war continues above us and our work has moved to the fortified underground complex, the spirit of our teams remains strong.
Yesterday, we chose not to give up the Galilee Medical Center’s Purim celebration tradition. Between caring for patients inside the protected space, staff members ser aside their uniforms for a moment or added colorful accessories to their uniforms, bringing light, smiles, and a moment of joy to the hospital.
We may be deep underground, but morale and joy are also part of healing. The resilience of our teams allows us to continue providing the best possible care to our patients, even under the most challenging conditions.
Photos: Eli Cohen