According to a recent report from Israel's Health Ministry, the smoking rate among adults is 23.1%, with approximately 12,386 deaths attributed to smoking in 2022, accounting for 23% of all deaths in the country. Notably, the report highlights a concerning trend among teenagers: 20% of students have experimented with electronic cigarettes, surpassing the 19% who have tried traditional cigarettes. Among elementary-school-aged children, 17% reported using e-cigarettes at least once in the past month. The report also indicates that 46.2% of adult Arab men smoke, which is significantly higher than the national average. In response to these alarming statistics, the Health Ministry plans to implement mandatory graphic warning labels on smoking products starting in August 2026. Health Minister Haim Katz emphasized the need for decisive action to prevent youth exposure to smoking products, while Health Ministry Director-General Moshe Bar Siman Tov noted the rising e-cigarette use among young people as a significant public health concern.