A veteran employee at Kaplan Medical Center was arrested on suspicion of assaulting doctors who had treated his son, Israeli media report. The incident highlights tensions between medical staff and families.
A veteran employee at Kaplan Medical Center in Rehovot was arrested late Saturday night on suspicion of assaulting doctors who had treated his son, according to Israeli media. The suspect, a long-time hospital worker, allegedly attacked physicians in what appears to be a family-related incident. The motive reportedly stems from dissatisfaction with the care his son received. The hospital has not yet issued an official statement. The case follows other recent incidents of violence against medical staff in Israeli hospitals, a recurring concern for healthcare workers.
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