{
  "id": 6312011,
  "title": "Israel to mandate Iodine in table salt amid widespread deficiency",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/israel-to-mandate-iodine-in-table-salt-amid-widespread-deficiency",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T18:21:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Haaretz",
    "slug": "haaretz",
    "url": "https://www.haaretz.com/science-and-health/2026-09-08/ty-article/israel-to-mandate-iodine-in-table-salt-amid-widespread-deficiency/000001a0-8143-d10a-a3b2-f1ebc5360000"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Studies have found widespread iodine deficiency in Israel, particularly among pregnant women and children. The condition can cause thyroid problems and, in severe cases, developmental and neurological damage",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}