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Israel Hit by Heavy Haze Amid Unusually Warm February Weather

A rare mid-February dust haze from Libyan and Egyptian deserts caused Israel to top global air pollution rankings on Saturday, preceding a forecast heat wave.

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(JNS) – Haze descended throughout Israel on Saturday, brought by strong southwesterly winds from Egypt. Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe to our Daily Roundup Email “The dust reached us via the Mediterranean Sea, and therefore the highest concentrations of particles were measured in the coastal cities and the central lowlands,” the Israel Meteorological Service […]

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The Meteorological Service explained that the source of the dust clouds in the current wave is significant pressure differences between a deep depression in southern Europe, which brought with it winter weather and rain, and a high barometric level prevailing in our region. The combination of the systems created strong southerly winds that carried dust from the deserts of Libya and Egypt.

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Ynet News broke the news in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
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