Activists Demand Cancellation of Tayibe Inland Port Plan Over Environmental and Land Concerns
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
Environmental activists and residents of Tayibe are demanding the cancellation of a proposed inland port project due to concerns over significant land confiscation and environmental damage, including air pollution and noise. The project, which could impact thousands of dunams of agricultural land, is seen as disproportionately burdening the local community.
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- Activists demand cancellation of Tayibe inland port plan.
- Project threatens 4,000 dunams of land, including agricultural areas.
- Concerns include air pollution, noise, and traffic congestion.
- Residents fear negative impacts on urban development and health.
- The plan has not yet reached the official deposit stage.
Environmental groups and residents of Tayibe are strongly opposing a proposed inland port project, designated "76a," which they fear will lead to significant environmental damage and the confiscation of vast tracts of land. The plan aims to establish a logistics hub for consolidating and distributing construction materials arriving by train before they are transported by truck. Activists, led by attorney Jamila Hardal from the Citizens for the Environment Association, argue that the project threatens approximately 2,200 dunams of Tayibe's agricultural land, with broader plans potentially impacting up to 4,000 dunams in the region. Hardal highlighted concerns about air pollution from expected truck traffic, dust, and noise, noting the proximity of the planned site to residential areas and potential health impacts. The projected increase in daily truck movements, potentially exceeding 1,000, is also expected to strain local transportation networks and could hinder future urban development for Tayibe and neighboring communities. Critics question who benefits from the project, suggesting it primarily serves national logistical needs while Tayibe bears the brunt of its environmental and planning consequences. The association is advocating for the complete cancellation of the plan, emphasizing that it has not yet reached the official deposit stage, presenting an opportunity to halt it. Hardal stated that while alternatives were considered, the Tayibe option was deemed among the worst, yet it continues to be pursued. The Citizens for the Environment Association is focusing on the environmental aspects, while landowners, farmers, residents, and the Tayibe municipality are leading broader efforts, engaging with planning committees and ministries to present their case. Legal action is a possibility for later stages, but the immediate priority is preventing the plan's deposit, as cancellation becomes more difficult after it enters the formal planning process.
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