Israel's most dangerous beaches revealed: where have the most drownings occurred?

MDA data reveals Israel's most dangerous beaches: Tel Aviv leads with 101 drowning incidents over three swimming seasons, including 18 deaths. Ashkelon (70) and Nahariya (44) follow. July 2025 was particularly deadly with 9 deaths compared to 8 in August. The period of Bein HaMetzarim recorded 96 drownings over four years, but the data does not prove increased danger.

MDA data for 2023–2025 reveals Israel's most dangerous beaches. Tel Aviv-Jaffa leads with 101 drowning incidents over three swimming seasons, including 18 deaths. Ashkelon is second with 70 incidents, and Nahariya with 44. Bat Yam and Netanya are also at the top. July 2025 was particularly deadly: 20 drowning incidents and 9 deaths, compared to August with 33 incidents and 8 deaths. The article also examines the period of Bein HaMetzarim: over the past four years, 96 drownings were recorded during this period, including 23 deaths. However, the data does not prove that the sea is more dangerous specifically during this period, but rather reflects the concentration of bathers at the peak of summer.