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Israeli jackals are moving into cities, and experts warn of rising danger
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By יגאל מוסקו
First reported by Mako · Jun 18, 2026
What happened
Israeli jackals are increasingly roaming cities, chasing people, eating from homes, and attacking children and pets. After a rabies-suspected attack near the Sea of Galilee injured nine people, officials and experts are split between culling and nonlethal controls.
- 01Nine people were injured in a suspected rabid jackal attack near the Sea of Galilee.
- 02Jackals are now common in Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, and parks like Yarkon.
- 03Experts say food waste and pet feeding are making urban jackals bolder.
- 04Officials are testing cat-only feeding stations and trash-bin enforcement.
- 05Some experts want shooting, while others warn it would cause panic.
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