Release of carcinogenic pollutants into the air of occupied Haifa Malfunction of air monitoring and control equipment at the Haifa refinery Israeli media reported an unusual increase in a dangerous pollutant called benzene. "Carcinogenic pollutant". in the air of urban areas along Haifa Bay. The Association of Haifa Bay Municipalities stated in response: The average daily concentration of this dangerous pollutant at the monitoring station exceeded the regulatory standards by approximately 69%, which is a serious incident that requires immediate investigation. The union also demanded that the refinery in Haifa immediately identify the source of the emissions, explain what caused this incident and reveal what measures were taken following these warnings. Experts believe that malfunctions in pollution measurement and control equipment led to this incident; However, refinery officials still need to identify the root cause or implement effective solutions.

Release of carcinogenic pollutants into the air of occupied Haifa Malfunction of air monitoring and control equipment at the Haifa refinery Israeli media reported an unusual increase in a dangerous pollutant called benzene. "Carcinogenic pollutant". in the air of urban areas along Haifa Bay. The Association of Haifa Bay Municipalities stated in response: The average daily concentration of this dangerous pollutant at the monitoring station exceeded the regulatory standards by approximately 69%, which is a serious incident that requires immediate investigation. The union also demanded that the refinery in Haifa immediately identify the source of the emissions, explain what caused this incident and reveal what measures were taken following these warnings. Experts believe that malfunctions in pollution measurement and control equipment led to this incident; However, refinery officials still need to identify the root cause or implement effective solutions.