Drowning
Police identified Yamam fighter Itai Persson as dead diver found in Haifa's Students Beach
According to official statements, Persson went a kilometer into the sea in a kayak with his uncle and didn't manage to return to the surface during one of the free-diving attempts.
WHO releases new guidelines to prevent drowning as 2.5 meter waves expected in Israel
Five dead in Ohio mass drowning after failed rescue attempt of struggling swimmer
Drowning rates surge to 350% from 2025, org. tells Knesset committee last week
MDA publishes guide for surviving the upcoming heatwave
The list of tips includes helpful suggestions for actions that will help keep you and your loved ones safe during the heatwave.
Israel marks World Drowning Prevention day after devastating day at seas
In 2019, an estimated 236,000 people died from drowning, prompting the General Assembly to actively raise awareness to “the third leading cause of unintentional injury death”.
Seven Israelis drown in 24 hours during World Drowning Prevention Day
Since the swimming season began in late March, 20 Israelis have drowned to death on Israel's beaches, pools, waterways and reservoirs, 12 of whom were children.
14-year-old boy drowns in reservoir during school trip near Beit Shemesh
Search teams from Israel Police, Border Police and volunteers searched for a missing boy throughout the evening, finding him drowned in a Beit Shemesh area reservoir on Thursday.
7-year-old boy drowns to death at Tel Aviv's Charles Clore Beach
His mother had initially reported both of her sons missing, sparking a search operation by Tel Aviv's Marine Police Unit.
82-year-old man drowns in the Dead Sea
"Sadly, at the end of an exhaustive hour of CPR, the man was pronounced dead at the scene."
Deadly weekend: Three dead in unconnected accidents across Israel
Two people have died after drowning at beaches in central and northern Israel, and a third is in serious condition. A man has died after a motorcycle accident near the dead sea.
Jerusalem rabbi under investigation after teenage yeshiva student drowns
The student reportedly jumped into the waters of Nahal Prat and drowned, undergoing extensive CPR before being evacuated by helicopter.
Special needs teenager drowns in Asi River in northern Israel
The girl arrived at the river as part of an activity arranged for a non-profit organization of special needs teenagers.
Nine-month-old baby dies after drowning incident
The baby was brought to the hospital about eight days ago in very serious condition.
