ATL S training at Te l HaShomer - IDF Central Command, taught by Israel 's Scho ol of Mi l i tar y Me dicine

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n Over the past two years Israel has issued more than 500,000 medical permits to West Bank Palestinian patients and their families for treatment in Israeli hospitals. Although Israel's humanitarian efforts save lives, the escalating number of Palestinian patients treated in Israeli hospitals, poses extraordinary security and financial risks for Israel and Israeli hospitals.

n The IPCEE Action Plan supports advanced fellowships, education and training for Palestinian physicians placed in Israeli partner hospitals, while assigned to a strategic Palestinian hospital in the West Bank.

n Addressing these core issues further fortifies healthcare capacity, thereby providing greater sustainability and medical self-reliance. Successful results help to assure increased preparedness for natural disasters and conflict.

F I R S T C H A L L E N G EThe shortage of physicians in Israeli hospitals, which limits treatment for Israelis and the increasing number of Palestinian patients receiving treatment in Israel.