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Six beachgoers rescued from drowning incidents across Israel in five hours
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jun 26, 2026
What happened
Within about five hours on Friday, Magen David Adom treated six drowning victims at beaches across Israel, including one man in critical condition and two in serious condition. The incidents occurred near Beit Yanai, at Atlit, Rishon LeZion, and Ashkelon. MDA said it has treated 70 drowning cases since the bathing season opened on April 9.
- 01Six people drowned at beaches across Israel within about five hours on Friday.
- 02One man was left in critical condition, and two young men were seriously injured.
- 03Incidents were reported near Beit Yanai, Atlit, Rishon LeZion, and Ashkelon.
- 04MDA has treated 70 drowning cases since the bathing season opened on April 9.
- 05The agency urged swimming only at lifeguarded beaches and constant supervision of children.
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WallaCenter · HebrewJun 26, 2026
Six beachgoers rescued from drowning incidents across Israel in five hours
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 26, 2026
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