• The Ministry of Environmental Protection and the Ministry of Health issued a poor air quality warning for central and southern Israel for January 27-28 and advised sensitive populations and the general population to avoid strenuous outdoor physical activity.
• They stated that the poor air quality is due to increased levels of dust, transported by southwestern winds from North Africa towards Israel.

Those operating in Israel on January 27-28 are advised to remain cognizant of the ongoing poor air quality warning and adhere to authorities’ instructions.