Israeli Health Ministry Lifts Swimming Warning at Nahariya's Galil North and South Beaches

The Israeli Ministry of Health announced on Thursday the removal of the swimming warning at the Galil North and South beaches in Nahariya. This decision follows routine water quality tests that showed pollution levels in the sea have dropped, restoring the water to safe bathing standards. Laboratory results confirmed there is no longer a health risk to swimmers at these beaches.

The ministry emphasized that the removal of the warning was made in full coordination with the Food Service and is based on clear scientific data. Health officials continue to monitor sea water quality regularly across all Israeli beaches. In recent months, the ministry issued several swimming warnings at various beaches nationwide, mainly due to stormy weather causing runoff and polluted drainage into the sea. Similar warnings at Tel Aviv beaches were lifted gradually after water quality returned to normal.

The Ministry of Health reminded the public that swimming is only permitted at officially designated beaches and urged adherence to safety instructions posted at each location. People are also advised to avoid entering the water where red flags or active warnings are displayed. Residents of Nahariya and the surrounding area can now safely resume swimming at the popular Galil beaches in northern Israel. The ministry will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as needed.