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Israel Warns Travelers Bringing Four Species for Sukkot
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By חדשות כיפה
First reported by Now 14 · 3 hours ago
What happened
Israel's Ministry of Agriculture is warning travelers not to bring the Four Species for Sukkot from abroad without authorization, citing risks of pests and diseases. Confiscated items will be replaced with local ones, and over 1,200 instances of prohibited plant imports have already been detected this year.
- 01Israel prohibits importing the Four Species without authorization.
- 02The ban aims to prevent pests and diseases from harming agriculture.
- 03Travelers with confiscated items will receive free Israeli replacements.
- 04Over 1,200 prohibited plant import cases detected since 2026.
- 05A single etrog for personal use is permitted.
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