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Israel Sees Sharp 252% Rise in Animal Rabies Cases from 2022 to 2025

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Israel Sees Sharp 252% Rise in Animal Rabies Cases from 2022 to 2025
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First reported by Ynet · 18 minutes ago

What happened

Israel's Ministry of Health reports a 252% increase in animal rabies cases from 2022 to 2025, with human exposure inquiries nearly doubling since 2010, raising public health concerns.

  • 01Rabies cases in animals rose 252% in Israel from 2022 to 2025, reaching 102 cases.
  • 02Public inquiries about rabies exposure nearly doubled from 12,343 in 2010 to 24,219 in 2025.
  • 03The 2025 rabies case count is the highest recorded in recent years.
  • 04Geographic spread of rabies hotspots has increased in Israel.
  • 05Rising animal rabies cases elevate exposure risk for humans and animals.

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OrganizationsMinistry of Health
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Full coverage · 5 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

YnetCenter · Hebrew11 minutes ago
Israel Sees Sharp 252% Rise in Animal Rabies Cases from 2022 to 2025
WallaCenter · Hebrew11 minutes ago
Israel Faces Historic Rabies Surge with Nearly 100% Fatality Rate Warns Health Ministry
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew12 minutes ago
Israel Health Ministry Warns of Sharp Rise in Rabies Cases Spreading to Central Urban Areas
MakoCenter · Hebrew12 minutes ago
Israel Sees Sharp Rise in Rabies Cases as Wild Animals Invade Urban Areas
N12Center · Hebrew12 minutes ago
Israeli Health Ministry Warns of Sharp Rise in Rabies Cases Spreading from North to Central Israel
YnetCenter · Hebrew18 minutes ago
Rabies Cases Triple in Israel Amid Geographic Spread and Rising Public Exposure Risks

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