(haipo) The Ministry of Environmental Protection and the Ministry of Health are warning travelers against entering several streams in the north of the country, after the results of water sampling conducted on Monday (3/8/26) in these streams revealed unusual findings. The authorized parties emphasize that entering the streams may be dangerous, and the information has also been passed on to the relevant local authorities.
Abnormalities in water samples – a danger to bathers and hikers
According to the report, water sampling conducted to examine the pollution status of certain rivers in the north of the country yielded unusual results. The Ministry of Environmental Protection and the Ministry of Health announce that entering these rivers may be dangerous, until future sampling results show normal and stable values. The announcement is addressed to both travelers and local authorities in the area, in order to prevent exposure to pollution and protect public health.
List of rivers that may be dangerous to enter
The streams and water sites where anomalies were found include nine sites in the north of the country:
- Banias River in the area of the Kfar Szold Bridge
- Hatzbani Stream from the Roman Bridge to the Confluence of the Streams Promenade (entrance to Jordan)
- The Jordan River from Joseph Bridge to Arik Bridge
- The hexagon pool
- Jilbon stream
- Nahal Zaki
- Nahal El Al
- Tzalmon River in the Carob Pool area
- Nahal Kziv in the area of the Delvim Pool
The public is asked to avoid entering these streams and sites until further notice, and to follow updates from the authorized authorities.
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