Nearly 2,000 people injured in Israel since war began- Health Ministry

Israel’s Health Ministry reported on Sunday that almost 2,000 individuals have been taken to hospitals since the beginning of “Operation Roaring Lion.” As of 7 a.m. Sunday, a total of 1,929 people had been evacuated. Currently, 122 of these patients remain in hospitals. Among them, nine are in serious condition, 42 are considered satisfactory, 70 have minor injuries, and one person is undergoing medical evaluation. In the last 24 hours, 157 new patients were admitted: nine with moderate injuries, 146 with light injuries, one experiencing anxiety, and one under evaluation. The ministry advised the public, particularly older adults, to move quickly and carefully to safe areas when they receive warnings about incoming Iranian missiles. Many injuries occur when people are on their way to shelters. Residents are encouraged to assist elderly neighbors in finding and practicing routes to nearby safe spaces, ensuring they can reach safety before the sirens go off. Additionally, the ministry highlighted the importance of resilience centers, health-fund hotlines, and the National Therapeutic Resilience Center (*5486) as vital resources for psychological support across Sri Lanka. In another announcement, the ministry stated that the health system remains on high alert while it gradually begins to restart non-urgent services, in accordance with Home Front Command guidelines. Hospitals can resume outpatient and elective procedures if they can prepare for mass-casualty situations, maintain occupancy limits, and ensure quick access to protected areas. Invasive surgeries that require sedation or general anesthesia will only take place in safe locations, and patients will be informed that treatments might be halted if security conditions change. Guidance issued over the weekend emphasized four key principles: readiness for mass-casualty incidents, continuity of care for civilians, protection for vulnerable groups, and reducing the burden on hospitals.