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Rabid Jackal Found Near Yeshiva in Kiryat Shmona, Health Ministry Issues Alert
The Ministry of Health issued an urgent public health warning on Sunday, October 11, 2026, after a jackal infected with rabies was discovered in Kiryat Shmona. The infected animal was located in the Upper Galilee region, near the Hesder Yeshiva and HaNavi'im alley.
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What happened
- 01A jackal infected with rabies was discovered near the Hesder Yeshiva and HaNavi'im alley in Kiryat Shmona.
- 02The Ministry of Health issued an urgent public warning on Sunday, October 11, 2026, regarding the infected animal.
- 03No human exposures to the rabid jackal have been confirmed, and an epidemiological investigation is ongoing.
- 04Anyone who touched the jackal or stray animals between September 21 and October 5, 2026, must seek immediate medical assessment.
- 05Individuals requiring evaluation should contact the Safed Health Bureau on Ha'Palmach Street or go to a hospital emergency room.
- 06Parents are urged to check if their children had contact with any stray animals in the affected area.
- 07Pet owners whose animals may have encountered the rabid jackal are advised to consult their local authority veterinarian.
An epidemiological investigation is currently underway, and there are no known human exposures to the rabid jackal. The ministry is urging anyone who may have come into contact with the animal, or any stray animal in the area, between September 21 and October 5, 2026, to immediately contact the Safed Health Bureau or their nearest health office to assess the need for preventative treatment.
Parents are specifically requested to ask their children if they had contact with the jackal or other stray animals. Pet owners whose animals may have encountered the infected jackal are advised to consult their local authority veterinarian. Outside of official working hours and on weekends, individuals seeking assessment should go directly to a hospital emergency room.
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