On the morning of Tuesday, March 18, Hadassah Hospital Mount Scopus held a special ceremony to honor NewMed Energy, controlled by Yitzhak Tshuva, for its generous donation to the continued construction of the new Gandel Rehabilitation Center.
Among the attendees were Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion; Yitzhak Tshuva, controlling shareholder of Delek Group; NewMed Energy CEO Yossi Abu; Hadassah Medical Organization Board Chair Dalia Itzik; Hadassah Medical Organization Director General Prof. Yoram Weiss; Hadassah National President Carol Ann Schwartz, and other representatives from the Hadassah Medical Organization, HWZOA and NewMed Energy. Also present were soldiers wounded in the Swords of Iron War who are currently undergoing rehabilitation at Hadassah.
The establishment of the Gandel Center began several years ago. However, with the Swords of Iron War outbreak and the severe shortage of rehabilitation beds, the decision was made to accelerate construction, recognizing it as a national necessity. In January 2024, the center opened its doors to patients, supported by the government, the municipality and donations from Israel and abroad. Since its opening, hundreds of wounded individuals — soldiers, security personnel and civilians —have received treatment, with many returning to their pre-injury lives and demonstrating inspiring recoveries.
The center includes specialized departments for orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation and is equipped with advanced technologies, such as robotic walking rehabilitation systems, AI-powered systems, modular therapeutic pools and state-of-the-art physiotherapy and occupational therapy facilities.
Tshuva: “Our participation in the construction of this incredible center is a testament to our commitment to IDF wounded soldiers — heroes who have given their bodies and souls for the nation. We are dedicated to helping them in every possible way. Hope is restored in this place, and the unbreakable Israeli spirit thrives. Just as you fought bravely on the battlefield, so too will nothing stop you now in your rehabilitation journey. We stand with you, shoulder to shoulder, and will do everything we can to support you and help you move forward."
Abu: "We are proud to be part of building this vital rehabilitation center, which meets the needs of wounded soldiers and security personnel injured in battle. This is the least we can do as a company to honor and give back to those who risked their lives defending the homeland. NewMed is committed to continuing its support, and we will do everything in our power to stand by these heroes as they return to their daily lives."
Itzik: "NewMed Energy has become our partner in this journey — the Zionist mission of Hadassah — to rebuild the lives of so many, from security forces personnel to civilians who, thanks to the rehabilitation center at Hadassah Mount Scopus, are regaining the abilities they lost due to severe injuries. It is an honor that they chose our innovative and leading center to empower and advance the rehabilitation of a new generation of war survivors, guided by a professional and dedicated team."
Mayor Lion: "What has been established here before our eyes reflects Hadassah’s spirit of excellence: a groundbreaking rehabilitation center — the largest and most advanced in the Middle East. This is an invaluable milestone, not only for wounded IDF soldiers and security personnel but for all residents of Jerusalem and the surrounding region.
Thanks to your compassion and willingness to recognize the urgency of this moment, you have taken action, and we all benefit from its remarkable results.
I extend my gratitude to all those involved — for their leadership, dedication and care, and especially for the extraordinary achievement they have brought to life. This is not just my personal appreciation; it is the gratitude of thousands — soldiers and civilians alike — whose lives have already been transformed by this center, giving them a promising future even despite immense hardship. Kol hakavod — well done!"
One of the event’s most moving moments was when soldier Idan shared his personal story of injury and recovery at the Gandel Center.
"Everyone here works incredibly hard, and the staff, who do so much for us day and night, enable us to keep pushing forward and growing stronger every day,” said Idan. “Today, I am walking on my own two feet — thanks to the critical decision to evacuate me to Hadassah hospitals the moment they airlifted me from Lebanon."
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