The Israeli Health Ministry has issued a swimming warning for all beaches in Haifa and Kiryat Haim after discovering abnormal microbial results in seawater.
Jerusalem, 24 August, 2026 (TPS-IL) — The Health Ministry issued a swimming warning for all beaches in Haifa and Kiryat Haim, following abnormal microbial results found in seawater quality tests.
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