An industrial area in Israel was attacked, causing a leak of hazardous substances.

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30/03/2026
According to multiple Israeli media reports on the 29th, an industrial area in the southern city of Be'er Sheva, Israel, was hit by Iranian missiles, causing a large fire and "leakage of dangerous substances". The report stated that the Ne'ot Hovav industrial area south of Be'er Sheva was hit by Iranian missiles in the afternoon, causing a large fire. According to Israeli public broadcasting, rescue and cleanup operations are expected to "last for several hours," and nearby residents should "stay in safe areas" to avoid inhaling "harmful substances" in the air. The Israeli fire and rescue department said that three specialized hazardous material handling teams have been dispatched to assess the level of danger. Ne'ot Hovav is a major industrial area in southern Israel, mainly dealing with chemical production and hazardous waste disposal.