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Soroka - Soroka has always had a special relationship with the

Israel Defense Forces. With the relocation of major
A Strategic military bases to the South, that relationship has

become closer than ever. Soroka is on the front lines
of emergency medical and trauma care in its role as
Asset in War “Israel’s Iron Dome for Health.”

and Peace During Operation Protective Edge, for example, we
treated over 740 wounded soldiers. All the soldiers
who reached Soroka alive also left Soroka alive, despite
the severity of their wounds in many cases. We also

successfully treated over 1,100 civilian casualties.
Our staff was reinforced by 500 volunteers. Over 400
units of blood were donated. 2,350 new babies were
born under fire.

These numbers cannot adequately describe the pain
we suffered, the passionate communal response we

witnessed, or the hope we felt despite the threat.
It was not an easy time for the South, but Soroka’s
"You provide to the soldiers and to us, the resilience and professionalism saved lives and
commanders, the highest level of medical strengthened the surrounding community.
support in both professional and human
terms.”

Major General,

Israel Defense Forces Southern Command