Ministry Of Environmental Protection
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Animal Welfare NGOs Warn of Crisis as 2026 Budget Remains Unallocated
Animal welfare NGOs in Israel warn of financial collapse as the 2026 budget of 4.5 million NIS from the Ministry of Environmental Protection remains unallocated.
Veridis Awaits Prosecution Decision Amid Ongoing State Subsidy Disputes
Two years after an investigation into waste management firm Veridis concluded, the prosecution has yet to decide on indictments, while the state weighs a settlement over withheld millions.
Health Ministry Halts Classes Near Haifa Refineries Following Benzene Spikes
Israel's Ministry of Health and Environmental Protection halted classes near the Haifa oil refineries due to abnormal benzene spikes, ordering maintenance works to stop.
Summer Stream Pollution in Northern Israel Sparks Health and Management Concerns
Israeli northern streams face recurring bacterial contamination and pollution alerts during the summer, highlighting ongoing environmental management challenges and risks for hikers.
Pollutant emissions in Israel decreased amid the war
According to a report by the Ministry of Environmental Protection, pollutant emissions in Israel declined in 2025. The primary drivers were reduced coal usage at power plants and a decrease in industrial activity due to the ongoing war.
Silman's Ministry hides a 4 billion shekel hole in the Cleanliness Fund
The Cleanliness Fund under the Ministry of Environmental Protection is facing a 4 billion shekel deficit. The ministry has stopped publishing financial reports, and commitments have exceeded the fund's revenues for the past 8 years.
Finance and Environmental Ministries Clash as Waste Crisis Deepens
The power struggle between the Ministry of Environmental Protection and the Ministry of Finance has led to the blocking of tenders for new waste treatment facilities. Israel continues to landfill 80% of its waste, nearly double the OECD average.