Abu Kabir Forensic Institute, Forensic institute in Tel Aviv, Israel
The Abu Kabir Forensic Institute is a state forensic center in Tel Aviv that carries out autopsies, toxicology tests, and official forensic examinations. It is the main facility of its kind in Israel and works with law enforcement, courts, and health authorities across the country.
The institute was founded in 1955 and started as a unit under the Israeli police authority. Over the following decades it became an independent body and expanded its scientific work considerably.
The institute takes its name from an Arab neighborhood that once stood on this part of Tel Aviv. The name remains in everyday use and connects the site to a layer of local history that predates the city's current layout.
The institute is not open to the public and only accepts official or legal requests. Anyone needing information for professional purposes should contact the administration in advance.
The institute has sent specialists abroad to assist with victim identification after mass casualty events in other countries. This international work is rarely mentioned but represents a significant part of what the institute does beyond its routine role.
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