Israeli Health Ministry Orders Immediate Closure of All Haifa Beaches Due to Unsafe Water Samples
The Israeli Ministry of Health has issued an urgent directive closing all beaches in Haifa following the detection of unsafe sea water samples. The closure was announced on Monday, with officials prohibiting swimming until further notice. The ministry has not yet clarified the cause of the contaminated water but emphasized the public must avoid entering the sea.
A follow-up water sampling is scheduled for later in the day. Depending on the results and subsequent health guidelines, authorities will decide whether to extend or lift the swimming ban. The ministry urged residents and visitors to comply strictly with the instructions and await official updates before resuming beach activities.
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