What toll have two years of war with Gaza taken on the medical community and the people of Israel? What damage did the Iranians manage to cause in June when Israel took the necessary action to neutralize a regime that threatens everyone?
What is the direct connection of all this to The Jerusalem Connection and Shelley Neese?
Our own Shelley Neese, President of The Jerusalem Connection and author/host of Bible Fiber, joins the Red Alert to share her personal experiences in Israel this past June and her strong ties to the region affected by the 12-Day War.
Find out on this episode of The Red Alert Report:
What is Soroka Hospital?
Shelley shares how she and her husband (then a medical school student) lived and studied there: “We witnessed a professional community that was unwavering in its commitment to treating every single patient with the highest level of care.”
For over 60 years, Soroka Medical Center has been the beating heart of Israel’s South. As the only major hospital in the Negev region, it serves over one million residents from diverse communities, making it a critical national asset. Soroka provides life-saving care under all circumstances, and its role has become even more vital since the October 7, 2023, terror attack and the war that followed. Since then, Soroka’s medical teams have treated over 4,300 wounded civilians and soldiers.
On June 19, 2025, Soroka Medical Center took a direct hit by an Iranian missile.
The missile caused extensive damage to both Soroka University Medical Center and the adjacent Ben-Gurion University (BGU) campus. A missile slammed directly into an older building at Soroka that housed surgical wards and, critically, nine BGU medical research labs. The shockwaves wreaked havoc on almost half of the buildings on the nearby Marcus Family Campus, including classrooms, labs, and lecture halls. This has left a significant gap in Israel’s medical system and has placed the university in a difficult position.
The instruction and training of Israel’s future doctors are vital, especially given the current shortage of physicians. While some of the medical education facilities at Soroka are still usable, Soroka must vacate them immediately to free up all available space for the hospital’s patient care. This means BGU must find new homes for its classrooms for medical students and wrecked teaching labs.
Join us in this vital mission to help restore medical school classrooms. As the prophet Zechariah told the people as they faced the daunting task of rebuilding their temple: “‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD of hosts” (Zechariah 4:6). This verse captures the very essence of the work that lies ahead. This is a monumental task that cannot be accomplished by human effort alone. God has already shown his mighty display of protection and intervention on June 19. Israel needs our support to help rebuild what has been lost, allowing us to turn this adversity into renewal. By contributing to the recovery and resilience funds, you will enable Ben-Gurion University and Soroka to not only rebuild their facilities but also continue their vital work of educating future medical professionals and serving the entire Negev community.