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People enjoy the Sea of Galilee (Lake Kinneret) in northern Israel on a hot summer day, August 2, 2026. (Michael Giladi/Flash90)
Boy in critical condition with rare ‘brain-eating amoeba’ after Sea of Galilee swim
By Diana Bletter
Nine-year-old hospitalized in intensive care unit as Health Ministry identifies infection caused by rare, potentially fatal Naegleria fowleri
Energy, Water and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen visits a water desalination facility near Rishon Lezion, September 2, 2026. (Yossi Aloni/Flash90)
Officials seek to calm public after algicides dumped at sea in bid to reopen desalination plants
By Sue Surkes
The Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba, March 30, 2026. (Yossi Aloni/Flash90)
August 11, 2026, 11:03 am
Health officials suspect Ebola in man who returned from DR Congo
Health Ministry says patient sought treatment after developing fever, now in isolation at Beersheba hospital; test results expected within 24 hours
By ToI Staff
From left to right: Nitzan Eliyahu, Shon Brener, and Omer Maoz tan on the beach in Shavei Zion, Western Galilee, on July 16, 2026. (Diana Bletter/Times of Israel)
August 8, 2026, 8:40 am
Courting cancer? Israelis increasingly use viral UV index hack to get ‘instant tan’
Parents of teens appeal to doctors for help as trend turns warning system into method for faster bronzing. In good news, national skin cancer mortality rates are low – for now
By Diana Bletter
Illustrative: Israelis enjoy the beach in Tel Aviv during a heatwave, on April 24, 2024. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
July 30, 2026, 7:42 pm
Following Europe, Israel braces for dayslong extreme heat wave on Friday
Hot spell slated to hit Jordan Valley hardest, temperatures set to soar to 46ºC (116ºF); Health Ministry urges public to avoid sun exposure
By Diana Bletter
Illustrative image of an elderly woman lying in a hospital bed. (gorodenkoff, iStock by Getty Images)
July 15, 2026, 11:51 pm
Study: During heatwaves, chronic disease sufferers visit hospitals more, stay longer
Pointing to the need for high staffing and more beds during hot summers, Taub Center research finds that more men and more affluent people rush to hospitals for heat stress
By Sue Surkes
Israeli rescue teams evacuate a wounded person by helicopter near the southern city of Sderot on October 7, 2023 (Menahem KAHANA / AFP)
June 30, 2026, 4:01 pm
Comptroller flags key failures in evacuation, rehabilitation, of October 7 wounded
Lengthy report finds lack of policy, coordination, data, and funding, as well as poor effort to synchronize between government, volunteers, and donors
By Sue Surkes
View of the Orot Rabin power plant in coastal Hadera from the Sdot Yam beach, central Israel, May 20, 2023. In a controversial move, the government is allowing the plant to retain coal for emergency backup. (Yossi Aloni/FLASH90)
June 29, 2026, 9:29 am
State tells High Court it’s not obliged to have targets for emissions cuts
Responding to country’s first petition against its climate change policy, government claims international pacts require ‘continuous effort’ rather than meeting stated goals
By Sue Surkes
View of the southern city of Eilat, September 9, 2025. (Yaniv Nadav/FLASH90)
June 28, 2026, 6:15 pm
Cabinet okays 5-year NIS 360 million plan for Eilat’s economy, infrastructure
Funds will improve resort city’s public transportation, health system, and tertiary education; Netanyahu says ‘southern pearl’ will become ‘strong, flourishing, southern gate’ of Israel
By Michael Horovitz and Diana Bletter
An underground parking area converted into a treatment ward at Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv, after many patients were relocated following the outbreak of war, June 8, 2026. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
June 26, 2026, 8:01 pm
External AI tools blocked from public hospital networks over cyber safety fears
Hospital employees can no longer reach ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini from work computers, as Health Ministry sounds alarm over potential cyberattacks, leaks of sensitive medical information
By ToI Staff
A health official uses a thermometer to screen people in front of Kibuli Muslim Hospital in Kampala, Uganda, May 16, 2026. (Hajarah Nalwadda/AP)
June 23, 2026, 5:03 pm
Ebola suspicion ruled out, as expert says ‘very low’ chance current strain will reach Israel
However, Health Ministry is taking precautions as there are no vaccines yet for Bundibugyo virus; UN health agency reports 896 confirmed cases and 232 suspected deaths globally
By Diana Bletter
Illustrative: A laboratory technician at bioMérieux's Salt Lake City, Utah, manufacturing facility on June 11, 2026, prepares a sample of a diagnostic test that detects the Ebola Bundibugyo strain responsible for recent outbreaks in Central and East Africa. (Niki Chan Wylie/AP Content Services for bioMérieux)
June 21, 2026, 4:49 pm
Second person hospitalized in Israel for possible Ebola after trip to DR Congo
Health Ministry says man not confirmed to have contracted deadly disease, has been taken to Sheba Medical Center for testing; results expected in coming days
By Diana Bletter and ToI Staff
Health workers attend to an Ebola patient at the Rwampara treatment Center in Ituri, Congo, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Moses Sawasawa)
June 21, 2026, 1:50 am
Suspected Ebola patient being treated at Haifa hospital after recent trip to DRC
Health Ministry says patient in isolation with contact tracing underway, but final test results not expected before Monday; if confirmed, it would be 1st-ever Ebola case in Israel
By ToI Staff, Diana Bletter and AP
People injured in a Hezbollah missile strike on Kiryat Shmona arrive at Ziv Medical Center in Safed, northern Israel, March 23, 2026. (David Cohen/Flash90)
June 18, 2026, 6:53 pm
Three Hezbollah terrorists treated at northern Israel hospital, sources say
Operatives kept bound and blindfolded under IDF guard at Ziv Medical Center, ToI told; IDF and hospital don’t deny details, say all patients given care as required by law
By Nava Freiberg
An illustrative photo of a baby. (Ignacio Campo on Unsplash)
June 17, 2026, 5:06 pm
Jerusalem police probe baby food laced with sedatives after 4 infants hospitalized
Health Ministry closes two branches of Zol veGadol stores in the city; public urged to check that all purchased products are sealed and intact
By Diana Bletter
Illustrative photo of a person standing on a scale. (Richard Villalon/iStock)
May 7, 2026, 1:22 pm
Over half of Israeli adults are overweight or obese, Knesset Health Committee told
31.4% of 7th graders overweight; officials blame high cost of medications, inadequate health services in low-income areas, lack of accessible educational materials in Arab, Ethiopian sectors
By Diana Bletter
Illustrative: Cannabis plants grown for medical use in Israel. (Chen Galili)
May 4, 2026, 4:27 am
Health Ministry panel seeks to halt use of medical cannabis in smokable form
Committee notes potentially harmful effects, spiking number of users; recommends stricter guidelines and a more limited use of the drug
By Diana Bletter
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