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Inside Jerusalem's underground hospital wards

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Mariel Müller in Jerusalem
March 4, 2026

Incoming Iranian missiles are disrupting daily life in Israel. But hospitals in Jerusalem have not stopped working. Doctors say they're preparing to treat patients in underground hospital wards for weeks to come.

Doctors in Jerusalem have moved hundreds of patients into an underground parking‑garage ICU as Iranian missiles continue to strike following the Israel-US attack on Iran. Staff relocated equipment and hundreds of patients below ground, with medical teams preparing more space as they brace for further attacks and rising casualties.

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