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Benzene Levels Drop in Kiryat Ata; Schools Reopen
The Ministry of Health canceled a directive on Monday that had temporarily relocated classes for two schools in the Kiryat Ata industrial zone due to elevated benzene levels. Studies will resume as normal at the Social High School and Orazim School on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
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- 01The Ministry of Health canceled a directive on Monday relocating classes for two Kiryat Ata schools.
- 02Airborne benzene levels in the industrial zone dropped below the standard environmental limit.
- 03Classes at the Social High School and Orazim School will resume on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
- 04The elevated benzene levels were caused by maintenance work at the nearby BAZAN oil refineries.
- 05Initial directives were issued after severe benzene spikes were recorded over the weekend of October 9 to 10, 2026.
- 06Daily air quality monitoring will continue in coordination with the Ministry of Environmental Protection.
The decision follows updated environmental monitoring data showing airborne benzene concentrations dropped below standard environmental thresholds. The health risk has passed following spikes linked to maintenance work at the nearby BAZAN oil refineries.
The Ministry of Health, in coordination with the Ministry of Environmental Protection and relevant authorities, will continue daily air quality monitoring in the area and issue updates as needed.
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