A Milestone for Medicine in the North! Dubbed “one of the most important Zionist projects of our time” by University President, Prof. Arie Zaban, Bar-Ilan University has laid the cornerstone for a visionary new teaching and research center at the Faculty of Medicine in the Galilee. With an investment of over $50 million (180 million NIS), the new facility will span 12,000 square meters and feature advanced classrooms, a cutting-edge library, labs, an auditorium, as well as a gym and cafeterias – designed to serve the next generation of doctors and medical researchers. More than a building, the center represents a bold new step toward strengthening healthcare in the Galilee, advancing medical research, and bridging the gap in health equity across Israel. Learn more at the link in the first comment. #BarIlanUniversity #AFBIU #MedicalEducation #HealthcareInnovation #MedicalResearch #IsraelScience #HigherEd #ImpactDrivenResearch #AzrieliFacultyOfMedicine (fb)

In a compelling op-ed for Israel Hayom, Dr. Yehuda Balanga – an expert on the Arab world at Bar-Ilan University’s Department of Middle Eastern Studies – examines the recent U.S. engagement with Syria's new leadership, cautioning against repeating historical missteps. Drawing parallels to the 1949 U.S.-backed coup in Syria, Balanga highlights the risks of supporting leaders without fully understanding their ideological commitments and the region's complex dynamics. As the U.S. lifts sanctions and encourages Syria's integration into initiatives like the Abraham Accords, Balanga urges a critical assessment of whether such moves align with long-term stability and democratic values. Read the full article at the link in the first comment #BarIlanUniversity #AFBIU #MiddleEastPolicy #USForeignPolicy #Syria #HistoricalInsights (fb)