Residents of Haifa near the Lebanese border fear potential Hezbollah attacks on nearby oil refinery and storage facilities.

Residents of Haifa, a city near the Lebanese border in Israel, are living in fear due to the proximity of their homes to an industrial area including an oil refinery and storage facility, which have been mentioned as targets by Hezbollah, the Lebanese armed group exchanging rocket fire with Israel. While Israeli authorities have reassured residents that some tanks have been emptied, locals like Dovi Sonny remain concerned about the remaining full tanks and the potential harm from hazardous materials should an attack occur. The information vacuum surrounding the nature and quantities of substances handled in Haifa's industrial zone has already fueled concerns before the current conflict.

August 16, 2024
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