Israeli Woman Hospitalized in ICU After Hair Straightening Sparks Health Warning
How 8 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By יעל אנקר
First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jul 7, 2026
What happened
A woman in Hadera was hospitalized in intensive care with severe kidney failure after a hair straightening treatment using the LEGEND product. The Israeli Ministry of Health banned the product’s use and launched a police investigation. Authorities are examining the product’s authenticity and supply chain while warning the public about health risks from unapproved hair straightening chemicals.
- 01A woman in Hadera was hospitalized in ICU with severe kidney failure after hair straightening.
- 02The Ministry of Health banned the LEGEND hair straightening product pending investigation.
- 03Police filed a complaint and are investigating the product’s supply chain and authenticity.
- 04Preliminary checks suggest the product used may differ from the factory version.
- 05Experts warn unapproved hair straightening chemicals can cause serious health issues.
- 06People with symptoms after hair straightening should seek immediate medical care.
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Full coverage · 8 outlets
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