Health Ministry Warns Israelis About Dangerous Drink

Israel's Health Ministry has issued a warning about a dangerous drink called GATRY, found on the market without a license or quality control. The beverage, containing khat leaves, was discovered in Yokneam Illit. The ministry urged the public not to consume the product and to buy goods only from licensed stores.

Israel's Health Ministry has issued a warning about a dangerous drink called GATRY, which was sold without a license or government supervision. The drink, a mixture of fruit and khat leaves, was discovered during an inspection in Yokneam Illit. Israeli law permits the use of khat leaves only in their natural form and for traditional purposes, and adding them to processed products is prohibited. The ministry stressed that the warning applies to all batches of GATRY and urged consumers to immediately stop consuming the drink, even if the packaging appears intact. It also noted the lack of information about the manufacturer or importer, which makes it difficult to determine the origin of the raw materials and control production conditions. The ministry continues inspections and intends to take action against violators. Citizens were urged to buy products only from licensed stores.