The Museum of Enlistment and the Navy is temporarily closed

The Navy and Infiltration Museum in Haifa is temporarily closed for tests to check that there is no risk of asbestos in the museum.

It should be noted that, until recently, military personnel (candidates for the security service) were recruited into the military service near the museum. The IDF has decided for the time being to move the recruitments to the Kastra mall, until certified results are received.

It should be noted that the museum's official website states that the museum is closed, but there are other websites that state the operating hours and days and it does not say that the museum is closed.

The Museum of Enlightenment and the Navy

The museum describes the struggle of the Jews to immigrate to the Land of Israel before its establishment in 1934-1948. In the museum, the immigration ship "Nevertheless" is displayed. In addition, a wing in the museum describes the history of the Navy. The museum opened to visitors in 1969 and is located at Hagana Street 65.

The danger of asbestos

As we know, the use of asbestos for construction purposes was very common in the recent past, thanks to its many advantages and relatively low cost. Although in the past, asbestos was a very common material for use in construction due to its ease of use, but today it is defined as a dangerous and polluting material. The danger in asbestos comes from its disintegration due to drilling, fatigue of the material, polishing and more. When the asbestos fibers break off and float in the air, they may enter the respiratory system and cause serious diseases even decades after exposure to asbestos. Dismantling and removal of asbestos are complex operations that must be done in such a way as not to harm the workers and allow a return to the building afterwards without asbestos fibers remaining in it.

The security establishment told Hai Pa News Corporation:

At the Encampment and Navy Museum, it was decided to carry out an in-depth inspection, to make sure that there is no risk of asbestos in the place. At the same time, to avoid any potential risk, it was decided that until the certified results are received, the recruitments from the museum will be moved to another place. Also, the museum was closed about three weeks ago for a thorough inspection by an inspector, to make sure that there is no risk of asbestos in the place. Upon completion of the tests and after the approval of the competent authorities, public reception will be resumed.