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Ministry of Environmental Protection

Israeli-media coverage mentioning Ministry of Environmental Protection, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.

Economy6 hours ago

Israel Plans Mandatory Recycling Law for Electric Vehicle Batteries by 2027

Israel is set to introduce a law by 2027 mandating the recycling of electric vehicle lithium batteries, with manufacturers responsible for funding. The reform responds to a growin…

Economy9 hours ago

Israeli Environmental Ministry Reduces Carmel Corp's Fine to 1.8 Million Shekels Amid Ongoing Appeal

The Israeli Environmental Ministry reduced Carmel Corp's cooperative growers association fine from 4.2 million to 1.8 million shekels for alleged hazardous substances violations…

Health12 hours ago·4 outlets

West Nile Virus Cases Rise in Israel with One Death Reported in Ramat Hasharon

Israel has reported 13 West Nile virus cases this season, including one death in Ramat Hasharon. Mosquitoes carrying the virus were found in multiple locations. Most infected peop…

General13 hours ago

Israel Lands Authority Delays Private Land Allocation at Sde Dov Over Pollution Concerns

The Israel Lands Authority delayed the private land allocation lottery in the Sde Dov district due to incomplete soil contamination assessments. The court postponed the lottery to…

Economy13 hours ago

Israel Excludes Brake and Tire Pollution from New Vehicle Tax Formula Due to Lack of Data

Israel's new vehicle tax credit formula excludes brake and tire pollution due to a lack of emission data, raising taxes on some hybrid models. The Tax Authority cited the absence…

General16 hours ago

Ashdod Power Plant to Extend Operation of Polluting Units Until 2029 Despite Prior Promises

The Israel Electric Corporation plans to extend operation of polluting units at Ashdod's power plant until 2029, contradicting prior promises and environmental guidelines.

Politics2 days ago

Israeli Environment Ministry Conceals 4 Billion Shekel Deficit in Cleanliness Fund Amid Budget Crisis

Israel’s Environmental Protection Ministry is concealing a 4 billion shekel deficit in its Cleanliness Fund, which finances waste treatment projects. The fund’s commitments exceed…

General2 days ago

Israel Faces Growing Waste Crisis with Limited Land and Environmental Risks

Israel faces a worsening waste crisis due to high organic content in garbage causing pollution and landfill shortages. Experts warn of environmental damage and criticize limited g…

Politics2 days ago·3 outlets

Israeli Diaspora Minister Visits Northern West Bank, Calls 2005 Disengagement a Tragedy

Israeli Diaspora Minister Amichai Shikli visited northern Samaria with Yossi Dagan, who returned to Sha-Nur 21 years after the 2005 disengagement. Shikli called the disengagement…

Economy4 days ago

Israel's Transport Ministry Releases New Vehicle Pollution Formula Impacting Hybrid Car Taxes

Israel's Ministry of Transport introduced a new vehicle pollution formula that tightens emission standards, especially affecting hybrid car tax benefits. Although new pollution fa…

General6 days ago

Haifa Bay Environmental Group Demands Immediate Action Over Benzene Pollution at BAZAN Refinery

Over 130 benzene pollution exceedances were recorded at the BAZAN refinery in Haifa Bay since last Friday, prompting the Haifa Bay Environmental Protection Association to demand t…

HealthAug 6, 2026

Two People Contract Eye Infection from Parasite in Sea of Galilee Waters

Two people contracted a corneal infection caused by the parasite Microsporidium after bathing in the Sea of Galilee in late June and early July. The parasite can cause eye inflamm…

HealthAug 6, 2026·9 outlets

West Nile Virus Claims One Life in Israel as 10 Cases Confirmed This Season

A man in his 70s died from West Nile virus in Israel, where 10 cases have been confirmed this season and infected mosquitoes were found in multiple areas. Authorities are increasi…

West Nile Virus Claims One Life in Israel as 10 Cases Confirmed This Season
GeneralAug 5, 2026·1 outlets

Israel Faces National Waste Crisis as Landfill Capacity Nears Collapse

Israel is nearing a national waste crisis as landfill capacity is expected to run out by the end of 2026, risking garbage accumulation in cities. Despite warnings from the State C…

GeneralAug 5, 2026

Haifa Student Neighborhood Divided Over Loud Shabbat Songs Amid Rising Tensions

Residents of Haifa's Neve Shaanan neighborhood are divided over loud Shabbat songs played via speakers every Friday, with some viewing it as a religious tradition and others as a…

HealthAug 4, 2026·4 outlets

Health Authorities Warn of High Bacterial Contamination in Northern Israel Streams

Israeli health and environmental ministries detected dangerous levels of fecal bacteria in multiple northern streams on August 3, 2026, prompting warnings against swimming until w…

SecurityAug 4, 2026

Environment Minister Pushes Ahead With Crocodile Transfer to Ketziot Prison Despite Court Injunction

Environment Minister Idit Silman continues to promote transferring crocodiles to Ketziot Prison for security purposes despite a court injunction and expert opposition. She reclass…

SecurityAug 3, 2026·2 outlets

Buyer Seeks to Cancel Tel Aviv Dov Airport Housing Option Over PFAS Soil Contamination

SecurityAug 3, 2026

Israel Plans National Oil Spill Response System Funded by Tanker Fees

Israel plans to create a national oil spill response system costing about 40 million shekels, funded by fees on oil tankers unloading at its ports. The system aims to address curr…

HealthAug 2, 2026

Europe Faces Rising Mosquito-Borne Diseases as Israel Reports Early Cases

Europe is experiencing increased cases of mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile virus due to climate change, with new infections also detected in Israel. Health authorities urge…

HealthAug 1, 2026

Extreme Heat Frequency in Israel to Surge Sharply Despite Government Budget Cuts

Israel faces a sharp increase in extreme heat events due to climate change, with temperatures rising significantly by 2100. Despite growing health risks and more frequent heat wav…

HealthJul 30, 2026·3 outlets

West Nile Virus-Infected Mosquitoes Found in Southern Israel's Tamar Regional Council

Mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus were found in southern Israel's Tamar Regional Council, where six human cases have been confirmed this year. Authorities have called for in…

West Nile Virus-Infected Mosquitoes Found in Southern Israel's Tamar Regional Council
HealthJul 30, 2026

Israeli Environment Ministry Reports High Radiation Levels in Some Electric and Hybrid Cars

Israel's Ministry of Environmental Protection revealed that some electric and hybrid cars emit electromagnetic radiation levels up to 52 times above recommended limits, though no…

GeneralJul 30, 2026

Former Israeli Climate Chief Warns Rising Groundwater Could Flood Coastal High-Rises Amid Climate Crisis

Dr. Gil Proaktor, former Israeli climate official, warns that rising groundwater from sea level rise threatens to flood foundations of coastal high-rises. He criticizes Israel's l…

GeneralJul 28, 2026

Contamination Concerns at Tel Aviv’s Sde Dov Spur Buyer Demands for Contract Exit Options

Six months after PFAS contamination was found at Tel Aviv’s Sde Dov site, disputes over responsibility and testing have intensified. The Ministry of Environmental Protection deman…

GeneralJul 27, 2026

Environmental Authorities Demand Halt to Coffee Cart Construction Near Rosh HaAyin Forest

Environmental authorities have ordered Rosh HaAyin municipality to halt construction of a coffee cart near a forest wildlife corridor due to ecological and infrastructure risks. D…

SecurityJul 27, 2026

Striped Hyenas Destroy Nature Cameras Across Israel's Urban and Rural Areas

Striped hyenas in Israel have been destroying and stealing trail cameras set up by the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel, particularly in urban fringes and northern r…

Striped Hyenas Destroy Nature Cameras Across Israel's Urban and Rural Areas
GeneralJul 23, 2026

PFAS Contamination Found in Nine Residential Development Plots at Tel Aviv's Former Sde Dov Airport Site

EconomyJul 23, 2026

Israel Plans Stricter Pollution Standards That Could Raise Plug-In Vehicle Taxes from 2027

Israel plans to tighten vehicle pollution standards from January 2027, introducing new emission categories that could raise taxes on plug-in hybrids by up to 10,000 shekels. The c…

Israel Plans Stricter Pollution Standards That Could Raise Plug-In Vehicle Taxes from 2027
GeneralJul 22, 2026

Israel Weighs Coral Reef Risk to Boost Water Supply for Arava Agriculture

Israel is considering increasing desalination discharge into the Gulf of Eilat to supply more water to Arava farmers, risking damage to the coral reef. Environmental groups oppose…

SecurityJul 22, 2026

Israel Begins Digging Crocodile Moat at Ketziot Prison to Boost Security

Israel has begun digging a crocodile moat at Ketziot Prison as part of a security plan by Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. The project follows a legal change allowing crocodiles to be ke…

Israel Begins Digging Crocodile Moat at Ketziot Prison to Boost Security
HealthJul 21, 2026·4 outlets

Health Authorities Warn Against Entering Contaminated Northern Israel Streams During Bein Hazmanim

Israel's Health and Environmental Ministries warn that several northern streams are contaminated with bacteria above safe levels, advising the public to avoid entering the water d…

SecurityJul 21, 2026

Israeli Police Shut Down Businesses and Construction Sites in Bat Yam Crime Crackdown

Israeli police and enforcement agencies in Bat Yam shut down three unlicensed businesses and four unsafe construction sites for 30 days, arresting an illegal worker and his employ…

Israeli Police Shut Down Businesses and Construction Sites in Bat Yam Crime Crackdown
PoliticsJul 21, 2026

Israeli Knesset Reveals Billions Allocated to Climate Policy Without Central Oversight

The Israeli Knesset revealed that 8.8 billion shekels were allocated to climate policies without a central oversight body, amid reports of severe air pollution impacts in 2023. Of…

EconomyJul 20, 2026

EU Bans Fashion Brands From Destroying Unsold Inventory to Cut Environmental Harm

The EU has enacted a law banning large fashion companies from destroying unsold clothing to reduce environmental harm, requiring transparency and limiting destruction to unsafe or…

EU Bans Fashion Brands From Destroying Unsold Inventory to Cut Environmental Harm
EconomyJul 20, 2026

Yoav Gabry Appointed CEO of Ashdod Oil Refinery Amid Operational Challenges and Market Opportunities

Yoav Gabry has been named CEO of the Ashdod Oil Refinery, succeeding Ronen Yehezkel after a challenging year marked by operational failures, environmental fines, and employee deat…

Yoav Gabry Appointed CEO of Ashdod Oil Refinery Amid Operational Challenges and Market Opportunities
GeneralJul 17, 2026

Israeli Parliament Approves Landmark Law to Combat Construction Waste Crime with GPS Tracking

The Israeli Knesset passed a new law mandating GPS tracking on construction waste trucks and tightening enforcement to combat illegal dumping and environmental crime. The law, eff…

SecurityJul 16, 2026·2 outlets

Israel Advances Crocodile Prison Security Pilot After Environmental Approval

Israel's Environment Minister Idit Silman approved reclassifying crocodiles to enable a pilot program placing them around security prisons, advancing National Security Minister It…

Israel Advances Crocodile Prison Security Pilot After Environmental Approval
HealthJul 16, 2026·7 outlets

Tel Aviv Resident Diagnosed With First West Nile Virus Case in Israel Summer 2026

Israel confirms its first West Nile virus case in summer 2026 in a Tel Aviv resident amid ongoing mosquito surveillance and public health warnings.

Tel Aviv Resident Diagnosed With First West Nile Virus Case in Israel Summer 2026
GeneralJul 16, 2026·2 outlets

Israeli Environment Ministry Halts Work at Polluted Tel Aviv’s Sde Dov Site Amid PFAS Contamination

The Israeli Ministry of Environmental Protection has ordered Tel Aviv to halt construction at the Sde Dov site after detecting widespread PFAS contamination in the soil, which has…

GeneralJul 15, 2026

Jerusalem Approves Mobileye Helicopter Landing Pad Despite Opposition

Jerusalem's planning committee approved a helicopter landing pad on Mobileye's Har Hotzvim rooftop, rejecting objections from Rafael and locals. The pad will support private comme…

GeneralJul 15, 2026

Environmental Group Files Lawsuit to Demolish Illegal Construction at Netanya's Blue Bay Beach

Adam Teva V'Din filed a lawsuit demanding demolition of illegal construction at Netanya's Blue Bay Beach, citing environmental harm and public access restrictions. The petition ta…

PoliticsJul 15, 2026

Government Ministries in Israel Fail to Meet Transparency Standards in 2025, Report Shows

A 2025 report from Israel's Ministry of Justice reveals widespread failures by government ministries to comply with freedom of information laws, with the Ministry of Health leadin…

GeneralJul 14, 2026

Invasive Brown Anole Lizard Establishes in Rishon Lezion, Israel Launches Citizen Science Monitoring

The invasive brown anole lizard has established itself in Rishon Lezion, Israel, threatening local ecosystems. Authorities launched a citizen science project using iNaturalist to…

GeneralJul 14, 2026

Israel’s Climate Preparedness Body Meets Without Environment Minister Amid Urgent Warnings

Israel’s Climate Preparedness Directorate held its annual meeting without Environment Minister Idit Silman, revealing accelerated warming trends and urging urgent national readine…

HealthJul 14, 2026

Heatwaves Increase Hospital Visits and Cost Israeli Healthcare 380 Million Shekels Over a Decade

A Taub Center study finds that heatwaves in Israel increase emergency room visits and hospital stays for respiratory, cardiovascular, and kidney diseases, costing the healthcare s…

PoliticsJul 13, 2026

Israeli Finance Committee Approves Billions in Budget Transfers Amid Opposition Criticism

The Knesset Finance Committee approved billions of shekels in budget transfers despite opposition claims of procedural violations and legal concerns. Transfers include funds for i…

GeneralJul 13, 2026

Israeli Government Stalls Public Beach Development at Northern Dead Sea Over Sinkhole Insurance Issues

The Israeli government approved funding in 2018 to create a public beach on the northern Dead Sea shore but has failed to proceed due to unresolved insurance coverage against sink…