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Yeshiva World News · Nov 3, 2026

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Authorities believe they have identified the source of a powerful gas-like smell that spread across Rishon LeZion over the past two days, triggering hundreds of complaints from residents. Emergency crews discovered fuel and oil waste dumped into a sewer in the western part of the city. Several residents reported breathing difficulties and nausea, with two women requiring hospital treatment. Authorities are investigating who dumped the waste.

Authorities believe they have identified the source of a powerful gas-like smell that spread across Rishon LeZion over the past two days, triggering hundreds of complaints from residents. Emergency crews discovered fuel and oil waste dumped into a sewer in the western part of the city. Several residents reported breathing difficulties and nausea, with two women requiring hospital treatment. Authorities are investigating who dumped the waste.

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