What is the story of light black flakes that landed from the sea on the shores of the country?

September 24, 2021   

In recent days, varying amounts of thin, odorless black flakes, which apparently originate from coal or burnt wood, have arrived on many beaches, from the Ashkelon area to Haifa. In 10 days: The 'green light' is about to expire – and the lives of the unvaccinated will change Obey the 'Torah' and celebrate Sukkot safely: This way you are 10 times more protected Synagogue schedule for the holidays of Tishrei: This is how you will adhere to health guidelines The Ministry of Environmental Protection examined various sources of this material in Israel and ruled them out, such as: oil and its derivatives or coal used to generate electricity. "The material found on the beaches floats, does not ignite, does not smell and does not stick and does not blow away in the wind," the ministry's statement said. According to the assessment of experts from the Ministry of Environmental Protection, this material does not pose any danger to the public and its origin is likely overseas. The Ministry of Environmental Protection is monitoring the issue and will update further as necessary.