{
  "id": 20152425,
  "title": "Sheba head withdraws candidacy for Health Ministry director-general role over conflict of interest",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/sheba-head-withdraws-candidacy-for-health-ministry-director-general",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T09:54:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-914923"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prof. Yitshak Kreiss, director of Sheba Medical Center, announced on Sunday that he would withdraw his candidacy for the Health Ministry director-general role due to potential conflicts of interest. The decision was reached after examining the legal and administrative aspects, which revealed that the necessary arrangements could not be established within a reasonable time frame. Last week, Health Minister Haim Katz had asked Kreiss to temporarily serve as director-general while continuing to lead Sheba Medical Center. Kreiss agreed to the request, emphasizing his sense of responsibility and dedication to Israel's healthcare system. Despite the initial agreement, the proposed appointment generated criticism from healthcare officials, particularly due to the challenges of simultaneously heading both Sheba Medical Center and the Health Ministry, which oversees the hospital. After considering the legal and administrative complexities, Kreiss decided to withdraw his candidacy and stay at Sheba. In response to the decision, Health Minister Katz expressed gratitude for Kreiss' willingness to step forward and contribute to the healthcare system. He commended Kreiss for putting his expertise and skills at the service of the healthcare system and acknowledged his commitment to continuing to lead Sheba Medical Center.",
  "summary": "The decision came after a review of the legal and administrative implications of the appointment found that the necessary conflict-of-interest arrangements could not be finalized.",
  "key_points": [
    "Prof. Yitshak Kreiss withdraws candidacy for Health Ministry director-general role.",
    "Conflict of interest due to potential legal and administrative complications.",
    "Kreiss to continue leading Sheba Medical Center."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}