Water Corporation Facility Set Ablaze After Refusing Protection Payments
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- Wastewater treatment facility in Hebron River area set ablaze.
- Arson attack followed refusal to pay protection money.
- Sewage now flowing towards Be'er Sheva.
- Facility expected to remain offline until repairs are completed.
A wastewater treatment facility operated by the No'e Midbar water corporation in the Hebron River area has ceased operations after its electrical room was set on fire by criminals. The arson attack has resulted in all wastewater from the Hebron River now flowing towards Be'er Sheva. This situation is expected to continue until the facility can be repaired and resume functioning.
The incident is reportedly linked to a series of extortion attempts, known as 'protection rackets,' targeting the corporation. Sources indicate that the corporation had refused to pay the demanded protection money to the criminals, leading to the attack.
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