Canadian-Israeli Billionaire Sylvan Adams Donates $100M to Rebuild Iranian-Missile Damaged Israeli Hospital

Canadian-Israeli billionaire Sylvan Adams has pledged $100 million to rebuild the Soroka University Medical Center in Beersheba, southern Israel, which was heavily damaged by an Iranian missile strike in June during a 12-day conflict. Adams announced the donation at an Israeli Cabinet meeting, emphasizing that Israel's response to the attack is to "build back bigger and better," with plans to construct a state-of-the-art hospital on the site of the missile strike. This donation is part of a larger $300 million initiative to improve healthcare in the Negev region, with costs shared equally by Adams, the Israeli government, and Clalit Health Services, a health insurer. The project includes building a new fortified inpatient tower and upgrading facilities throughout the area. Adams, who has been involved in various philanthropic efforts in Israel including sports, medicine, and education, recently stepped down from an active role in the Israel Premier Tech cycling team following protests and disruptions linked to Israel's war in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Adams as a significant benefactor supporting Israel's recovery and growth.