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

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By שני אשכנזי

First reported by Globes · Jul 16, 2026

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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 already spread due to unregulated excavation. Environmental groups warn of serious health risks and call for immediate comprehensive testing and supervision before any further work.

01Israeli Environment Ministry orders halt to Tel Aviv’s Sde Dov construction over PFAS pollution.
02Tens of thousands of tons of contaminated soil moved without proper testing or documentation.
03PFAS linked to cancer, immune damage, and developmental risks, persist in environment and body.
04Ministry delayed action despite early warnings and attempts to relax contamination standards.
05Contaminated soil spread in public areas, raising groundwater pollution and health concerns.
06PFAS contamination found at multiple sites nationwide, prompting calls for strict oversight and testing.

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