Hundreds of stray dogs entered Israel from Gaza, but also from Jordan and Lebanon. Dogs are a danger due to rabies infection, mainly in foxes and jackals, but a danger to humans.
Stray dogs are also a great danger to wildlife, as they become predatory dogs and hunt deer and other mammals that are sometimes in danger of extinction. Incoming tourism is in a significant downward trend about 47% less than the corresponding period. The Authority is entering a challenging year also in terms of the budget and with conditions of uncertainty.