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Israel Orders Oxygen Canister Inspections After Tragedy

2/14/2026

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The Health Ministry of Israel ordered inspections of all medical air and oxygen canisters after an incident at the Ashdod Refinery.
Two women died after being found unresponsive in a lab due to an oxygen-suit malfunction.
The directive requires verifying cylinder details and removing non-compliant canisters, particularly from Salem Yaakov and Sons.
United Hatzalah has temporarily suspended use of its oxygen canisters while replacing equipment to protect patients.

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The Health Ministry of Israel ordered inspections of all medical air and oxygen canisters after an incident at the Ashdod Refinery.
Two women died after being found unresponsive in a lab due to an oxygen-suit malfunction.
The directive requires verifying cylinder details and removing non-compliant canisters, particularly from Salem Yaakov and Sons.
United Hatzalah has temporarily suspended use of its oxygen canisters while replacing equipment to protect patients.