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Poliovirus, an RNA virus from Picornaviridae family that causes polio disease, 3D illustration
Urgent Health Alert

Polio Virus Detected in Jerusalem and Central Israel 

Israel's Health Ministry has issued an urgent warning after detecting the polio virus in sewage samples from Jerusalem, Bnei Brak, Lod, Ramla, and the Shafdan facility, signaling community spread. Unvaccinated individuals, especially children, are urged to get immunized immediately.

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Happy child playing in waterpark

Temperatures Soar to 44C (111°F) 

Israel Sizzles Under Relentless Heatwave

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Happy child playing in waterpark

Temperatures Soar to 44C (111°F) 

Israel Sizzles Under Relentless Heatwave

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Israel's humanitarian aid sent to Syrian Druze

IDF Furious Over Health Ministry Leak

Israeli Aid to Syrian Druze Compromised After Ministry Posts Airdrop Photos

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The delivered equipment

Strengthening Bonds

"Life-Saving Aid" | Israel Sends Medical Supplies to Druze in Syria

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Illustrative: Heat wave

Health Ministry Urges Precaution

Israel Braces for Extreme Heat Wave

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Public Health at Risk

Serious Concern: Dozens Born via Sperm Donation May Carry Cancer-Linked Mutation

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“A Deadly Epidemic”

Israel Faces Alarming Smoking Surge as Teen E-Cigarette Use Skyrockets

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Silhouette of a man drinking water during heat wave

The heat is no joke.

Record-Breaking Heatwave to Scorch Israel This Weekend

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ICU in hospital

The Real Threat To The Lag B’Omer Celebrations

48 Measles Cases Reported in Israel, Mostly Among Haredi Families

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Edan Alexander’s return is a miracle

Finally Back at Home

Edan Alexander is free — but now begins the hard part

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Summer

When the forecast reads 'oven' 

Living in Israel? Don't leave your home today!

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Medical personnel with patient

ChatGPT in Hospitals?

Doctors’ AI reliance sparks Knesset debate on Healthcare safety

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Hamas terrorists

Are we really that surprised?

Hamas Official admits natural deaths included in Gaza's war toll

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Air Pollution in Israel

Stay Indoors: Israel Warns of Hazardous Air Quality from Dust Storm

Unusual health advisory: High air pollution levels across Israel

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Israel’s Hidden Trauma: Suicide Risk Soars After October 7 Hamas Massacre

Shocking warning: Israel faces surge in suicides years after Hamas attack

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Injured soldier being evacuated to Sheba hospital for treatment

Tuberculosis Time Bomb: Did One IDF Soldier Infect Hundreds?

IDF Soldier’s Tuberculosis case sparks fears of widespread infection following Gaza injury

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A child avoiding smoking. Illustration.

Merriness Today, Not Death Tomorrow

Israel Cancer Association to Haredim: Don't give kids cigarettes - even electronic ones

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Illustration of the images to be displayed on the cigarette packages

The Battle Against Smoking Heats Up: Israel's Game-Changing New Law

Say goodbye to smoking: Israel introduces shocking graphic warnings on cigarettes and E-cigarettes

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People protest calling for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip, outside the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem, March 02, 2025.

Never-ending horror

Hostages are starving: Israel’s Health Ministry begs Red Cross for help

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