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Israel Bans Fishing Off Ashkelon Coast Due to Algae Bloom

Israel's Ministry of Agriculture has banned fishing off the Ashkelon coast until September 7 due to an algae bloom near desalination plants, citing potential health risks. The ministry assures that currently sold fish remain safe for consumption.

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What happened

  1. 01Israel bans fishing off Ashkelon coast until September 7.
  2. 02Algae bloom near desalination plants prompted the ban.
  3. 03Potential public health risks are cited as the reason.
  4. 04Fish currently on sale are deemed safe for consumption.
Translated and summarized by baba from Mignews, the latest report. Read Mignews’s original

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