The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/hazardous-materials/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:30:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png hazardous materials | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/hazardous-materials/ 32 32 Shein jacket shipped to Israel exceeds EU chemical rules by 3,269 times – probe https://www.timesofisrael.com/shein-jacket-shipped-to-israel-exceeds-eu-chemical-rules-by-3269-times-probe/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:07:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3696972 Greenpeace tests 56 items supplied by online Chinese-founded platform, finds 4 in 5 shipped to Israel contain hazardous materials, with two exceeding EU regulations

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]]> Bazan oil refinery group and subsidiaries fined almost $1 million for pollution https://www.timesofisrael.com/bazan-group-subsidiaries-fined-almost-1-million-for-pollution/ Mon, 20 May 2024 10:35:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3293381 Haifa Magistrate's Court decision to fine Carmel Olefins $275,000 comes less than two weeks after Environmental Protection Ministry gave it a $5 million fine

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]]> Think tank: Give state environmental bodies more power and funds during war https://www.timesofisrael.com/think-tank-give-state-environmental-bodies-more-power-and-funds-during-war/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 19:06:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3174813 Taub Center for Social Policy Studies warns decision makers of need to better prepare for potential disasters such as oil spills, damage to fuel tanks, emission of toxic materials

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]]> Factories with hazardous materials not prepared for earthquakes, ministry warns https://www.timesofisrael.com/factories-with-hazardous-materials-not-prepared-for-earthquakes-ministry-warns/ Mon, 06 Feb 2023 22:39:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2944488 50 out of 149 plants deemed at risk have not completed readiness review, says Environmental Protection Ministry, which has just one inspector assigned to issue

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]]> Agricultural research body stored barrels of radioactive waste for years — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/agricultural-research-body-stored-barrels-of-radioactive-waste-for-years-report/ Mon, 12 Sep 2022 12:13:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2834716 Environmental Protection Ministry says the waste, recently removed from Rishon Lezion facility, was stored correctly and posed no risk

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]]> IDF unprepared for attacks on hazmat facilities in wartime, comptroller warns https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-unprepared-for-attacks-on-hazmat-facilities-in-wartime-comptroller-warns/ Wed, 09 Mar 2022 09:09:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2718903 Investigation finds 'certain gaps' in threat of drones, incomplete data on military's competency to respond to hazardous leaks; army says working to 'implement recommendations'

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]]> Trying to pitch pollution’s ills? Drop the studies and speak to the people https://www.timesofisrael.com/trying-to-pitch-pollutions-ills-drop-the-studies-and-speak-to-the-people/ Wed, 03 Feb 2021 05:33:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2480101 Experts at conference say academics must convey their findings in a way that will enable politicians and public to connect environmental hazards and health

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]]> Australia police examining suspicious packages at 10 consulates https://www.timesofisrael.com/australia-police-examining-suspicious-packages-at-several-consulates/ Wed, 09 Jan 2019 04:41:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1995143 Offices evacuated as Melbourne emergency services respond to multiple 'hazardous material' events

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]]> Jerusalem residents briefly ordered indoors after toxic chemical leak https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-residents-briefly-ordered-indoors-after-toxic-chemical-leak/ Tue, 17 May 2016 12:21:50 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1393517 At least 2 people hospitalized after truck leaks unidentified substance, causing vomiting, nausea

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]]> Dimona residents given all-clear after bromine train leak https://www.timesofisrael.com/dimona-residents-given-all-clear-after-bromine-train-leak/ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 06:52:21 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1358029 Four lightly injured after crash causes derailment of several cars including large container of toxic chemical

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]]> Four hurt in Dimona train crash that caused bromine gas leak https://www.timesofisrael.com/four-hurt-in-dimona-train-crash-that-caused-bromine-gas-leak/ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 00:03:13 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1357934&preview_id=1357934 Nearby residents told to stay indoors after two are hospitalized with burning sensation in their eyes

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]]> Nine injured in Galilee factory ammonia leak https://www.timesofisrael.com/nine-injured-in-ammonia-factory-leak/ Tue, 15 Sep 2015 21:25:13 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1251064 Faulty valves shut by automated safety system; four workers hospitalized

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]]> Jerusalem couple found dead from gas inhalation https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-couple-found-dead-from-gas-inhalation/ Tue, 08 Sep 2015 09:27:17 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1247293 Police launch investigation focused on possible negligence, suicide after gas faucets were left open overnight

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]]> China clearing blast site, military checking storage https://www.timesofisrael.com/china-clearing-blast-site-military-checking-storage/ Thu, 20 Aug 2015 08:39:51 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1236481 Officials order nationwide checks on dangerous materials after chemical warehouse explosion kills 114

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]]> Family of refinery accident victim charges negligence https://www.timesofisrael.com/family-of-refinery-accident-victim-points-to-negligence/ Sun, 27 Jan 2013 06:30:56 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=355712 Workers who died Saturday were told to enter toxic area without masks, family says; firefighters claim special unit denied entrance to plant

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