Environment Ministry extends ammonia tank toxins permit till July 31

Because the facility's toxins permit had expired on June 1, the Environmental Protection Ministry temporarily renewed the license on Sunday.

Haifa Chemicals' ammonia tank, Israel's largest ammonia tank, is seen in the Haifa bay area

Haifa Chemicals' ammonia tank, Israel's largest ammonia tank, is seen in the Haifa bay area

(photo credit: REUTERS/BAZ RATNER)

BySHARON UDASIN

JUNE 4, 2017 14:03

Updated: JUNE 5, 2017 03:24