Heatstroke

One dead, two hospitalized in serious condition following extreme heat in Eilat, Beersheba

Yoseftal Medical Center in Eilat reported that the man, around 70 years old, was rushed to the hospital in critical condition but died after attempts to revive him failed.

 Mosh Beach in Eilat
 Water faucet, illustration

New Israeli study links poor hydration to increase heart failure risk

 A young child uses a tablet in the back seat of a car (illustrative)

'The Sizzling Schnitzel:' A startling summer warning for parents

 Israelis enjoying the beach in Ashkelon during a heatwave, August 27, 2022

Israelis enjoy brief respite from extreme heat wave


Researchers find solution to help prevent leaving babies in cars

According to the safety organization Kids and Cars, an average of 37 American children die each year in hot cars.

Technion child safety system installed in the vehicle.

Unseasonable, extreme heatwave expected to hit the country

The Health Ministry warned in a statement that low humidity and high winds are expected with temperatures predicted to soar above 40 degrees Celsius in most parts of the country.

Thousands flock to Tel Aviv beaches during April 22 heat wave.

Three IDF soldiers injured in training exercise

"I thought the IDF learned a lesson from my son's death," said Ayelet Sela, the mother of the soldier who passed away from heat stroke in 2015, "but this event tells me that it was not enough. "

IDF soldiers of the Duvdevan Unit; illustrative.

Spring has sprung with signs of summer heat

Magen David Adom released a series of precautions for Israelis and tourists for the warmer months.

Tel Aviv beach in the summer.

August 16, 2017: Playground squabble

We in Israel are sweltering under a heat wave. There have also been heat waves in Europe, parts of the United States and other places.

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IDF soldier passes out during training exercise

Two IDF soldiers have died this year from heatstroke.

A soldier from the Golani Brigade holds a comrade’s hand as he helps him during a 70-kilometre march, marking the completion of their advanced training, at the end of which they receive their brown beret, in 2014