Israeli Police Fine Shepherd 100,000 Shekels for Grazing on Agricultural Land

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Israeli police fined a 35-year-old shepherd from Tamra 100,000 shekels for allegedly grazing his flock of 500 sheep and goats on fenced agricultural land near Ramat Yohanan. The fine was issued under new administrative penalty powers granted to Border Guard forces in February 2025. These powers allow for fines against individuals accused of illegally entering agricultural properties.

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Israeli police fined a shepherd 100,000 shekels for grazing on agricultural land near Ramat Yohanan.
The shepherd, from Tamra, was tending to approximately 500 sheep and goats.
The land was reportedly fenced, and the shepherd was accused of entering it illegally.
Border Guard forces were granted authority to issue such administrative fines in February 2025.
The fine is part of a new policy targeting unauthorized entry onto agricultural lands.

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Israeli police have imposed an administrative fine of 100,000 shekels on a 35-year-old shepherd from the city of Tamra. The shepherd was accused of entering agricultural land near Ramat Yohanan in the northern region to graze his flock.

According to a police statement, officers observed the shepherd with approximately 500 sheep and goats on the fenced agricultural property. The police stated that Border Guard forces began issuing administrative fines in February 2025 to individuals they described as intruders on agricultural lands, after being granted the necessary authority.

This measure is part of the expanded authorities granted to the Israeli Border Guard in February 2025, allowing them to impose administrative fines on those accused of illegally entering agricultural lands, as per the police statement.