Health Ministry Warns of Pollution in Northern Rivers

The Health Ministry and the Environmental Protection Ministry have warned about pollution in nine rivers in northern Israel. Water samples showed non-compliance with standards, and entering the rivers may be dangerous. The list includes: Banias, Hatzbani, Jordan, Meshushim basin, Gilabun, Zaki, El-Al, Tsalmon, and Kziv.

The Israeli Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Environmental Protection have warned about pollution in nine rivers in the north of the country. In a joint statement, the ministries said that water sample results showed non-compliance with pollution standards, and entering these rivers may be hazardous to health. The affected rivers are: Banias, Hatzbani, Jordan, Meshushim basin, Gilabun, Zaki, El-Al, Tsalmon, and Kziv. Details about the nature of the pollution and the timeline for its remediation were not provided.