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Israeli Hospital Performs World's First Gene Therapy for Epilepsy

Published Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · Updated June 9

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Coverage is limited to a single center-right Israeli perspective, lacking broader international and ideological viewpoints.

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An eight-month-old infant in Israel has become the first patient globally to receive experimental gene therapy for WWOX-related epilepsy. The procedure was performed at Schneider Children’s Medical Center of Israel, marking a significant medical breakthrough.

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  • An eight-month-old infant in Israel received experimental gene therapy for WWOX-related epilepsy at Schneider Children’s Medical Center, marking a global first.

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  • The Jerusalem PostCenter-Right

    The article highlights an Israeli hospital's pioneering role in a global medical breakthrough, emphasizing the country's scientific and clinical excellence.

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