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A sewage treatment plant in the Negev region has been shut down following a suspected arson attack, creating a significant environmental crisis. Approximately 30,000 cubic meters of raw wastewater are expected to flow into local waterways daily for several weeks while repairs are underway.
Plant officials have reportedly linked the attack to a refusal to pay protection money, citing similar incidents in the past. This suggests an organised criminal element may be involved in the incident.
The discharge of untreated sewage into streams poses substantial public health and environmental risks across the affected region.
Sources: Ynet, Times of Israel, Jerusalem Post
