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Swimming Season Ends With 35 Drownings, Ministry Reports
Israel's 2026 swimming season concluded with 35 drowning deaths, primarily at unsafe or unmonitored beaches, according to the Ministry of Interior. This figure is slightly higher than the 31 drownings reported in 2025. The ministry invested NIS 35.5 million in beach development and ran safety campaigns.
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- 0135 people drowned to death during Israel's 2026 swimming season.
- 02Most drownings occurred at beaches declared unsafe for swimming.
- 03The Ministry of Interior invested NIS 35.5 million in beach development and safety.
- 04The 2026 season saw 31 male drownings compared to 4 female drownings.
- 05The 2027 swimming season will commence on April 14, 2027.
The 2027 season will open on April 14.
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