Hebrew media outlets reported that numerous residents experienced symptoms such as eye irritation, shortness of breath, and choking sensations, prompting urgent hospital transfers. Witnesses noted a strong and unpleasant odor permeating the settlement.According to experts from the Israeli Environmental Protection Ministry, the toxic hydrogen sulfide gas leaked from the central treatment plant in the occupied city. The source of the leak remains unidentified, putting the health of local residents at significant risk.The ministry, referencing monitoring data and public complaints, has urged the facility management to implement technical updates once normal operations resume. A thorough investigation into the cause of the incident is also necessary to prevent similar occurrences in the future.This incident follows a report from the Israeli water and sewage company, which had just a day earlier announced disruptions in sewage collection systems in the nearby settlement of ‘Bnei Brak’. This disruption resulted in sewage overflow in the streets.Experts have indicated that such incidents are not uncommon in this region and suggest a possible connection between these events although the official cause has yet to be confirmed.
