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

The Health Ministry of Israel reported that rabies cases among wild animals have more than tripled in the past four years, with a 252% increase between 2022 and 2025. As of 2026, 69 animals have been diagnosed, and the ministry expects the number to rise to around 150 by year-end, compared to 29 cases in 2022. The surge is attributed to factors like urban expansion, habitat disruption, and human activities such as feeding stray animals and improper waste management. Infected animals have been observed in urban areas, including jackals in Tel Aviv and wild boars in Haifa. The ministry emphasized concerns over the spread of rabies, noting that while human fatalities are rare due to preventive treatments, the disease remains deadly for animals and poses risks to humans through bites or contact with infected saliva.

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

The Health Ministry of Israel reported that rabies cases among wild animals have more than tripled in the past four years, with a 252% increase between 2022 and 2025. As of 2026, 69 animals have been diagnosed, and the ministry expects the number to rise to around 150 by year-end, compared to 29 cases in 2022. The surge is attributed to factors like urban expansion, habitat disruption, and human activities such as feeding stray animals and improper waste management. Infected animals have been observed in urban areas, including jackals in Tel Aviv and wild boars in Haifa. The ministry emphasized concerns over the spread of rabies, noting that while human fatalities are rare due to preventive treatments, the disease remains deadly for animals and poses risks to humans through bites or contact with infected saliva.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about the rising incidence of rabies in Israel without overtly favoring any political ideology. It discusses the issue from a health and environmental perspective, citing data from the Health Ministry and explaining contributing factors such as urbanization,栖

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