Seawater turbidity forces shutdown of most desalination plants
Most of Israel’s desalination facilities were shut down on Tuesday morning after operating overnight, following a rise in seawater turbidity. Authorities have implemented restrictions on public gardening and agricultural activities, and are reducing public water usage. Domestic water supply to households will continue uninterrupted.
Heat wave expected in Jordan Valley as temperatures rise above seasonal average
Temperatures across Israel are forecast to rise slightly above seasonal norms following cloud clearance on Tuesday, with particularly heavy heat stress expected in the Jordan Valley and Dead Sea region. The warming trend will persist through the coming period.
Suspect arrested in baby milk contamination case involving sedative chemicals
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the contamination of baby formula with sedative chemicals that hospitalised multiple infants. The suspect will face remand proc…
Israel braces for heat wave ahead of school year start
Temperatures are set to rise significantly on 1 September as Israel experiences intensified heat conditions on the first day of the school year. A further warming trend is expected on Wednesday, before temperatures moderate by the weekend to seasonal norms. The meteorological department has advised residents to prepare for the hot conditions.
Suspect arrested in sedative contamination case affecting infants
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with sedatives found in baby food products that caused multiple infants to require hospitalisation. The suspect faces a remand heari…
Israeli suspected of Ebola returned from Democratic Republic of Congo
Israel’s Health Ministry has received a report of a suspected Ebola case in a person who recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The individual sought medical treatment after developing fever and additional symptoms. Testing is currently underway, with results expected within days. The case remains unconfirmed pending laboratory analysis.
18-year-old motorcyclist injured in Jerusalem crash
An 18-year-old has been moderately injured following a motorcycle accident in Jerusalem on Thursday evening. The incident occurred on Ma’ale Adumim Road as the young rider navigated the city’s hilly terrain. Emergency responders from Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel’s national ambulance service, attended to the scene and provided initial medical treatment. The teenager sustained head […]
Teenager seriously injured in electric scooter accident in southern Israel
A 16-year-old boy sustained serious injuries on Thursday whilst riding an electric scooter in Kibbutz Ga’ash in southern Israel. Paramedics from Magen David Adom provided emergency medical care at the scene before transferring him to Barzilai Medical Centre in Ashkelon. The teenager was suffering from a significant head injury at the time of his transfer. […]
50-year-old e-bike rider seriously injured in Tel Aviv crash
A 50-year-old man has been seriously injured after a crash involving his electric bicycle in Tel Aviv on Thursday. Paramedics and first responders from Magen David Adom (Israel’s ambulance service) provided emergency treatment at the scene before transporting him to Ichilov Hospital in a critical care ambulance. The cyclist is suffering from a head injury […]
Woman dies at Israeli hospital following rare pregnancy complication
A woman in her 40s has died at Soroka Medical Centre in Beersheva following a rare pregnancy-related complication. The patient, who was 34 weeks pregnant, arrived at the hospital experiencing severe abdominal pain, with her condition rapidly deteriorating. During an emergency caesarean section, doctors delivered a stillborn child, and the mother died shortly afterwards. The […]