Rabies cases tripled over past years as wild animals move into urban areas, Health Ministry says...

Science and health | Jul 28, 2026, 9:31 AM

The Israeli Health Ministry reports that rabies cases have tripled over recent years as wild animals move into urban areas.

Officials describe an alarming increase, citing jackals in Tel Aviv and wild boars in Haifa.

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