The Ministry of Health reports on a jackal infected with Rabies near Moshav Menachemya, in the Jordan Valley Regional Council. One person exposed to the jackal has been referred for preventive treatment against Rabies. The notification about the infected jackal was received yesterday, January 18, 2026.
We request that anyone who came into contact with the sick jackal or a stray animal, or whose animals came into contact with the jackal or a stray animal in the area, between the dates 01.01.2026 to 15.01.26 inclusive, to urgently contact the Kinneret Health Bureau, telephone 04-6710300, or the Health Bureau closest to their place of residence, so that professionals can assess the need for preventive treatment. In the evenings and during the weekend, please go to the emergency room at a hospital.
Additionally, parents are asked to check with their children if they have come into contact with suspicious animals, and to urgently contact the Health Bureau if necessary.
Furthermore, pet owners are requested to contact the municipal veterinarian to verify if their animal has been vaccinated.
The Ministry of Health requests that information about the incident be disseminated to visitors in the area and in neighboring communities.
The Ministry of Health reminds again that anyone bitten or scratched by an animal should immediately wash the area with running water and soap, disinfect with antiseptic materials, and as mentioned, contact the Health Bureau to check if preventive treatment against Rabies is necessary.
- Guidelines after an injury by an animal suspected of having Rabies