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Friday, January 9, 2026
Injuries reported from falling trees and structures as rain and wind pound Israel
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Several people across Israel have been injured as heavy rain and wind pound the country.
Two people were injured, one severely, after they went kitesurfing at a beach in Bat Yam, south of Tel Aviv, according to Hebrew media outlets. Earlier in the day, Tel Aviv had issued a warning for people to stay off its beaches owing to the inclement weather.
The Israel Meteorological Service has issued a red alert over strong winds throughout the country.
In Rishon Lezion, a man was said to be moderately injured after a tree fell on a car. He was evacuated to a hospital by Maged David Adom paramedics. Another person was injured when his car flipped over after being hit by a tree in Ashkelon, the Ynet outlet reported.
And a girl was lightly injured in Hadera after a pergola fell on her.
The stormy weather has also caused road closures and delays at Ben Gurion Airport.
The Times of Israel Community.