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Israel’s Environmental Fund Faces 4 Billion Shekel Deficit After Years of Overspending

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דווח לראשונה בCalcalist · אוג׳ 12, 2026

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Israel’s Environmental Protection Ministry faces a 4 billion shekel deficit in its Cleanliness Fund after years of overspending and reallocating funds. Despite billions collected for waste management, most waste is still landfilled, and the fund’s reserves have been depleted. The ministry denies budget mismanagement and is negotiating with the Finance Ministry for future funding.

01Israel’s Cleanliness Fund faces a 4 billion shekel deficit due to overspending and future commitments.
02Since 2007, local authorities paid landfill fees, but 80% of waste is still buried.
03By 2024, the fund held 8 billion shekels but was used for loans and other ministry expenses.
04Budget officials warn fund commitments exceed available balances, risking financial shortfall.
05The Environmental Ministry denies mismanagement and highlights ongoing waste infrastructure projects.
06The ministry seeks additional funding from the Finance Ministry amid delayed financial reporting.

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