INTERNATIONAL — March 29, 2026
Iranian Missile Strikes Chemical Factory in Southern Israel, Causing Pesticide Leak
An Iranian missile struck a chemical factory in southern Israel's Neot Hovav industrial area near Beersheba, causing a pesticide leak and prompting evacuations with no casualties. Officials warned residents to stay indoors while firefighters managed the site.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Amu TV — corroborated by Khaama Press — 2 min read
BEERSHEBA, Israel (Afghan Verified) — An Iranian missile targeted a chemical factory in the Neot Hovav industrial area near Beersheba in southern Israel, according to Israeli media reports.
The strike caused a chemical leak later identified as pesticide, leading Israeli officials to warn surrounding residents to remain indoors. Workers from the factory and nearby units were evacuated as a precaution, and no casualties have been reported.
Itzik Levy, deputy head of the Southern Region Fire Department, stated that the released substance was a pesticide. Firefighting and rescue teams are on site, working to control the leak and seal damaged storage units.
Israeli officials have advised the public to avoid approaching the area, close windows and doors, and stay at home to minimize exposure risks.
The incident was first reported by Israeli media, including the Israel Times, highlighting the targeted nature of the missile strike on the industrial facility.
Read the original reporting at Amu TV →
Reliability assessment
Two outlets (Amu TV, Khaama Press) report the missile strike on the Neot Hovav chemical factory causing a pesticide leak, based on Israeli media and direct attribution to named official Itzik Levy, deputy head of the Southern Region Fire Department; core event corroborated with consistent details.
The source language reads straight.
Independent web corroboration
A separate web search returned 8 matching reports. A selection:
- Iran targets southern Israel: impacts in Be'er Sheva, industrial plant hit in Neot Hovavynetnews.com
Earlier, <strong>Iranian missile struck an industrial facility in Neot Hovav</strong>, a major industrial zone in southern Israel known for its concentration of chemical plants, triggering a hazardous materials incident and prompting emergency measures, authorities ...
Israel's fire and rescue service ... and industrial plants following an Iranian missile attack, <strong>likely debris from a missile that was intercepted</strong>....
JERUSALEM, March 29 (Xinhua) -- <strong>A missile attack from Iran sparked a blaze at a factory in an industrial chemical complex in southern Israel on Sunday</strong>, authorities said.
- Iranian missile hit on Ne'ot Hovav factory leads to fear of chemical leakage | The Jerusalem Postjpost.com
<strong>An Iranian missile impacted in the industrial zone of Ne'ot Hovav on Sunday afternoon, starting a fire and potentially causing a leak of hazardous chemicals</strong>, Israel's Environmental Protection Ministry stated.
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Amu TV
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Khaama Press
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