Poison

Rubio says US does not dispute Navalny poisoning assessment by Europeans

The Russian government, has repeatedly denied any responsibility for Navalny's death while he was held in an Arctic penal colony and dismissed the latest allegations as "a Western propaganda hoax."

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing titled "US Policy Towards Venezuela", on Capitol Hill in Washington, January 28, 2026.
People gather outside the Russian embassy, following the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, reported by prison authorities in Russia's Yamalo-Nenets region where he had been serving his sentence, in Warsaw, Poland, February 16, 2024.

European governments say Alexei Navalny died after dart frog toxin poisoning in Russian prison

Five European governments say tests confirmed Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a lethal dart frog toxin while held in a Russian Arctic prison, accusing Moscow of breaching chemical weapons bans.

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Baby formula

Teva Israel, Health Ministry issue recall for Nutrilon Phase 1, Nutrilon AR baby formula

The announcement follows a previous recall of 800-gram packages of Nutrilon Phase 1 due to concerns about the presence of the toxin cereulide.

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An Israeli police officer holds a bag containing food items that are suspected to have poisoned dozens of toddlers in Jerusalem. January 19, 2026.

Two babies dead, dozens more children injured after suspected overheating at Jerusalem daycare

Authorities noted substandard conditions at the daycare may have caused the incident and led to suspected overheating.

|BySHIR PERETS, JAMES GENN, GOLDIE KATZ

Four ibexes found dead in Israel's South in mysterious circumstances

There is as of yet no explanation for their deaths, though poisoning may seem likely. Investigations and autopsies are ongoing.

JUNE 12, 2022ByAARON REICH
A dead ibex is seen in Mitzpe Ramon in southern Israel, on June 12, 2022.

Suspect in Litvinenko poisoning dies in Moscow - report

Alleged murderer of Kremlin critic Alexander Litvinenko dead following bout of COVID-19, TASS news agency claims

JUNE 4, 2022ByREUTERS
The grave of murdered ex-KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko is seen at Highgate Cemetery in London, Britain, January 21, 2016.

Tainted meat caused Holon disabilities home mass poisoning - report

Tel Aviv District Health Bureau conducted an inspection of the kitchen, which revealed findings of serious defects in the level of maintenance and cleanliness.

MAY 8, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Handicap home Beit Dafna in Holon, where three residents died on May 1-2, 2022.

Strauss Elite's inaction on salmonella is a betrayal of Israel - opinion

They knowingly permitted poison in their products. They did not know how much poison.

MAY 2, 2022ByMICAH HALPERN
OFRA STRAUSS is flanked by top Strauss Group executives Giora Bardea (right) and Eyal Dror at a news conference regarding salmonella in their chocolate products, at Strauss headquarters in Petah Tikva, last week.

Amid Aroma poisoning: How dangerous is ingesting degreaser?

A 50-year-old man was rushed to the hospital after drinking cold turmeric tea into which someone accidentally put a degreasing solution.

APRIL 16, 2022ByWALLA!
Toxic chemicals

Roman Abramovich, Ukrainian negotiators poisoned in Kyiv talks - WSJ report

Russian-Israeli oligarch Roman Abramovich and the Ukrainian negotiating team were reportedly poisoned during talks in Ukraine in early March.

MARCH 28, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich walks past the High Court in London on November 16, 2011.

Arab-Israeli couple dead from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning

Abed and Atef Husri most likely died due to carbon dioxide poisoning from a charcoal oven that was left turned on.

JANUARY 22, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An MDA ambulance is seen outside the Jadeidi-Makr house on January 22, 2021

Wildlife poisoning bill passes first reading with Joint List MK support

The bill passed 59-50, with support coming from Joint List MK Osama Saadi. Likud MK Gila Gamliel, who previously served as environmental protection minister, did not show up to vote.

DECEMBER 22, 2021ByAARON REICH
Several tons of tar which floated onto Israel's shores from an unknown source have already caused massive damage to local wildlife, and threaten to contaminate the local groundwater.

Bill proposed to crack down on Israeli wildlife poisoning

SPNI: The bill is a step in the right direction, but more must be done to address the root of the issue: an imbalanced ecosystem with an abundance of predators.

DECEMBER 19, 2021ByAARON REICH
Nature and Parks Authority investigators discovered the remains of nine endangered vultures in southern Israel after they were poisoned and killed, October 24, 2021

More endangered Israeli vultures found poisoned to death in the South

This brings the number of killed vultures to 12, effectively cutting the Israeli population down by 6%.

OCTOBER 27, 2021BySHIRA SILKOFF, AARON REICH
An endangered vulture is found dead from poisoning in Israel's South, on October 27, 2021.