Health Ministry warns against swimming in the Mediterranean Sea due to fear of sewage discharge

The Ministry of Health has called on the public not to swim on Mediterranean beaches until further notice due to the threat of sewage discharge following rains.

The Israeli Ministry of Health has issued a warning urging people not to swim on Mediterranean beaches until further notice. The reason cited is the threat of sewage discharge caused by recent rains. The brief statement does not specify which beaches are affected, how long the warning is in effect, or whether water tests have been conducted.