Health Ministry: Sharp rise in rabies infections in Israel

Israel's Health Ministry reported a sharp increase in rabies cases among animals: from 2022 to 2025, the number of cases rose by 252%. Reports to the ministry of suspected rabies nearly doubled, from 12,343 in 2010 to 24,219 in 2025. The expansion of hotspots increases the risk for both humans and animals.

Israel's Ministry of Health has published data indicating a sharp increase in rabies cases among animals. Between 2022 and 2025, the number of confirmed animal cases rose by 252%. At the same time, the number of citizen reports to health ministry offices with suspected infection nearly doubled, from 12,343 in 2010 to 24,219 in 2025. The ministry notes that the rise in diagnosed cases and the geographic expansion of hotspots increase the risk of infection for both humans and animals. The data is based on a ministry report, without specifying particular regions or response measures.