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Israel Online · Sep 24, 2026

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9-Year-Old Baruch Neria Dies After Contracting “Brain-Eating Amoeba” Nine-year-old Baruch Neria has died after battling a rare infection caused by Naegleria fowleri, commonly known as the “brain-eating amoeba.” Baruch developed severe brain inflammation after swimming at Kursi Beach on the Sea of Galilee. Doctors fought for his life for more than two weeks before his death was confirmed Thursday.

*9-Year-Old Baruch Neria Dies After Contracting “Brain-Eating Amoeba”* Nine-year-old Baruch Neria has died after battling a rare infection caused by Naegleria fowleri, commonly known as the “brain-eating amoeba.” Baruch developed severe brain inflammation after swimming at Kursi Beach on the Sea of Galilee. Doctors fought for his life for more than two weeks before his death was confirmed Thursday.

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