While the courts have ordered the removal of the controversial ammonia tank in Haifa, a tank many feel poses a danger to the entire northern area, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has intervened in an effort to save jobs.
The Haifa Administrative Court last month ordered the tank emptied and removed, basing the ruling on an ominous report from Prof. Ehud Keinan of Technion University. The deadline set by the court is June 1, 2017.
The professor warns the tank poses a danger to the area, citing an earthquake or a Hizbullah rocket attack, which could lead to many deaths R”L, stating casualties could run in the tens of thousands.
The prime minister is consulting with Environmental Ministry experts towards evaluating options other than shutting down the tank as ordered by the court. A Channel 2 News reports states the prime minister has a personal relationship with the owner of the tank, Mr. Jules Trump, who is not related to the current US president.
A statement released by the Prime Minister’s Office denies anything to do with Mr. Netanyahu’s relationship with Mr. Trump, citing the two have not been in touch for over a year. The media statement insists the prime minister is concerned with the loss of jobs and nothing else is motivating his actions.
(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)
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This charade has been going on for years…the courts have repeatedly ordered this chemical hazard to be removed and the politicians keep delaying. I guess it will take a tragedy to finally get this matter resolved.