Newsletter
Newsletter Support JNS

Asbestos hazard in buildings damaged by Hezbollah rockets

The public is urged to report asbestos hazards to the Environmental Protection Agency.

Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo (left), head of the IDF Home Front Command, at the scene of a Hezbollah rocket attack in Kiryat Bialik, near Haifa, on Sept. 22, 2024. Credit: IDF.
Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo (left), head of the IDF Home Front Command, at the scene of a Hezbollah rocket attack in Kiryat Bialik, near Haifa, on Sept. 22, 2024. Credit: IDF.

The Environmental Protection Ministry and the Health Ministry are warning of exposure to asbestos in northern Israel as a result of the war with Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Damage to structures in the region during the 14-month long war might have caused the release of asbestos fibers, which are carcinogenic.

Hezbollah launched approximately 17,000 projectiles at Israel during the war.

The public is urged to report concerns regarding an asbestos hazard by calling the Environmental Protection Agency hotline at *6911.

Jewish News Syndicate (JNS) is the fastest-growing news agency covering Israel and the Jewish world. We provide news briefs features opinions and analysis to 100 print newspapers and digital publications on a daily basis.
“A blatant war crime. Pure terrorism,” the Israeli Foreign Ministry said.
The New York City mayor told “PBS” that he has met with Orthodox Jewish leaders about antisemitism, “childcare and housing and quality-of-life issues.”
The slain man’s brother was admitted to the hospital in moderate condition.
Anthony Albanese downplayed the hecklers’ reception, saying the overall atmosphere was “incredibly positive.”
Meanwhile, Washington has issued a short-term authorization permitting the sale of Iranian oil currently stranded at sea.
Cairo has taken on the role of mediator, but local media is clearly leaning toward Tehran.