Israel's Health Ministry has advanced a legislative amendment that would permit healthcare professionals to share essential medical information when there is a real concern of future harm to a patient or another individual. The proposal seeks to balance the need for reporting with the preservation of medical confidentiality, allowing information to be shared with relevant authorities such as police and social services in cases of imminent danger. This move follows recommendations from committees addressing domestic and partner violence, aiming to close gaps in current law that prevent reporting of potential future threats. Health Minister Haim Katz emphasized that the amendment is designed to protect public safety while safeguarding individuals' privacy and rights.