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Health Ministry Lifts Swimming Ban at Sea of Galilee Beaches After Water Quality Improves

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First reported by Now 14 · Jul 7, 2026

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The Israeli Ministry of Health lifted a swimming ban at six Sea of Galilee beaches after follow-up tests showed water quality had returned to safe levels, reversing a warning issued the previous day due to microbial contamination.

01The Health Ministry lifted the swimming ban at six Sea of Galilee beaches within 24 hours.
02Initial warning was due to abnormal microbial findings in routine water tests.
03Beaches affected included Kursi, Halukim, Susita, Raket, Mykonos, and Nof Ginosar Hotel.
04Follow-up tests confirmed water quality was safe for swimming.
05Swimming is allowed only at officially designated beaches.
06The Ministry advises the public to monitor official water quality updates.

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