Hadassah Statement on Iranian Missile Strike on Soroka Medical Center

NEW YORK, NY – In response to an Iranian missile strike on Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba, Israel, Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, released the following statement by Carol Ann Schwartz, National President:

“Hadassah hospitals are accepting patients from Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba. Our hospitals have been doing intensive preparedness work to provide ongoing patient care in underground hospitals and protected areas and to receive mass casualties. An Iran with nuclear capabilities that intentionally targets civilians for death and mass destruction is a grave threat to Israel, the Middle East and the world. We send strength to the people of Israel.”

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America:‍‍

Hadassah is the largest Jewish women’s organization in America. With nearly 300,000 members, donors and supporters, Hadassah brings women together to effect change on such critical issues as ensuring Israel’s security, combating antisemitism and promoting women’s health. Through the Hadassah Medical Organization, its Jerusalem-based hospital system, Hadassah helps support exemplary care for more than 1 million people each year and pioneering medical research. Hadassah’s hospitals serve without regard to race, religion or nationality and earned a Nobel Peace Prize nomination for "building bridges to peace" through medicine. Hadassah also supports two youth villages in Israel that set vulnerable teens and pre-teens on the path to a rewarding future. Visit us at hadassah.org; follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Threads; and watch us on YouTube.