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Arson at Southern Sewage Plant Highlights Growing 'Protection Racket' Threat An arson attack on a southern Israeli wastewater treatment plant, causing sewage to flow into a major stream, has exposed a growing problem of criminal extortion targeting national infrastructure. While the north has seen increased security measures against such threats, the south is struggling to combat the issue, leading to criticism of the government's governance.
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What happened 01 Arson at a southern sewage plant highlights a growing criminal extortion racket targeting infrastructure. 02 Criminals demand payments, threatening to damage facilities if not paid, leading to arson when payments stop. 03 The northern region has implemented increased security, while the south lags in combating these threats. 04 Beersheba's mayor criticized the government's lack of deterrence and governance in the face of these attacks. 05 Efforts are underway to repair the southern plant and contain the immediate environmental damage. Translated and summarized by baba from Zman Yisrael , the latest report. Read Zman Yisrael’s original The coverage
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