Full coverage· Security· Updated 29 Oct, 20:36

Rabid Jackal Reported Near Kibbutz Gesher, Health Ministry Issues Warning

Israel's Ministry of Health reported a rabid jackal near Kibbutz Gesher on October 29, 2026, after one person had contact and received preventative treatment.

2 newsrooms · 2 languages · since 29 Oct, 20:32

Plus

Photos · 1

Photos the newsrooms posted about this story, and the ones the IDF and Magen David Adom released.

Official photos are free. 1 more with Plus.

What happened

01A rabid jackal was reported near Kibbutz Gesher on October 29, 2026.
02One person had contact with the infected jackal and is receiving preventative treatment.
03The Ministry of Health is urging anyone with potential contact to seek immediate evaluation.
04The warning period for potential exposure is from October 14 to October 28, 2026.
05Parents and pet owners are given specific instructions for potential exposures.

The ministry is urging anyone who had contact with the animal or other stray animals between October 14-28 to seek immediate medical evaluation for rabies prevention. Parents and pet owners are specifically advised to take precautions and consult health officials or veterinarians.

Translated and summarized by baba from Panet, the latest report. Read Panet’s original