Israel Approves NIS 360 Million to Rebuild Iranian Missile-Damaged Soroka Hospital

The Soroka University Medical Center in Beersheba, Israel, severely damaged by an Iranian missile strike in June 2025, will receive over NIS 1 billion ($307 million) in funding for reconstruction from a combination of government, healthcare provider Clalit, and private donations. Israeli-Canadian businessman Sylvan Adams pledged $100 million toward the rebuild, marking the largest private donation in the hospital's history, with the government and Clalit matching his contribution. The funds will primarily be used to construct a new fortified hospital tower and modernize hospital infrastructure, including expanding emergency capacity and integrating advanced medical technologies. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Adams' generosity, emphasizing the project as a symbol of resilience and growth in the Negev region. Hospital staff have described dire conditions since the attack, with makeshift arrangements affecting patient care, underscoring the urgent need for rebuilding. The investment reflects a unified response to the attack, aiming to restore and enhance Soroka as a leading medical center in southern Israel.