Chemicals
Three seriously injured in suspected gas cylinder explosion at Intel chip plant in southern Israel
Israel's Fire and Rescue Authority initially warned that hazardous chemicals may have leaked following the explosion, with the Kiryat Gat municipality asking residents to stay away from the area.
East Jerusalem pharmacy student indicted for plotting mass-casualty attack using poison
Suspected hazardous materials leak in Jerusalem, two elderly people found unconscious
Worker exposed to hazardous substance in Shlomi factory, Fire and Rescue units dispatched
Brushing teeth and the surprising exposure to a substance that is dangerous to your health
Studies show that toothbrushes and dental floss may release microplastic particles. Is the risk serious? And how can exposure to the dangerous substance be reduced.
Iranian ships leave Chinese port with suspected missile fuel during war - report
Two sanctioned Iranian vessels departed a Chinese chemical port carrying what experts say may be sodium perchlorate, a key missile fuel ingredient, raising questions about Beijing’s Tehran relations.
Police arrest oxygen tank supplier partner in connection with oil refinery deaths in Ashdod
The suspect arrested on Monday is a partner in the company that supplies the oxygen tanks to the Ashdod refinery.
Two women declared dead after suspected oxygen suit failures at Ashdod oil refinery
The Israel Police announced that it opened an investigation into the accident, emphasizing that “at this moment, there is no risk of hazardous materials leaking outside to the public.”
UNIFIL denounces IDF over chemical substance drops near Blue Line, despite military pre-warning
Meanwhile, the IDF carried out several airstrikes on Hezbollah terrorists and terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon.
Ben-Gvir to conduct security assessment after death of toddlers at Jerusalem kindergarten
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir will hold a security assessment with police and fire officials following the incident at a Jerusalem kindergarten.
Hundreds protest in Tunisia’s capital over worsening pollution crisis
Residents of Gabes have reported rising rates of respiratory illnesses, osteoporosis and cancer, which they blame on toxic gases from the state chemical group’s phosphate plants.
Physicist Warns: 'Forever Chemicals' Detected in Feminine Hygiene Items
Graham Peaslee explains these chemicals pose risks to wearers and persist in the environment.
Knesset investigation reveals health risks of water cannons, skunk spray used during protests
The Israel Medical Association (IMA) has also previously warned about similar health risks.
Climbing gyms as polluted as highways, study finds
Research: The chemicals in the shoe soles can cause lung inflammation, organ damage, respiratory diseases, and certain types of cancer.
