Ministries of health and agriculture to the soldiers: do not bring dogs and cats from Gaza. According to the ministries, the introduction of the animals without permission "may lead to the spread of diseases" In the absence of a fence between Gaza and Israel, the dogs continue to cross into Israel.
The size of the dog population that entered the Western Negev region is estimated at about 5,000 dogs. The Ministry of Agriculture calls on the public to come to kennels, local authorities and associations for animals and adopt dogs.