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Israeli produce contaminated by chemicals from army explosions in Gaza
A study found PFAS chemicals in Israeli agricultural areas up to 19km from Gaza, linked to army explosions in the region. The contamination affects water and soil, raising health concerns like cancer and developmental issues. Researchers from Hebrew University, the Ministry of Health, and other institutions identified the pollution.
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