Environmental Protection Ministry
Water sector 'fully stable' following assessment, reservoirs to be filled over weekend
The announcement follows shutdowns at Israel's desalination plants amid high seawater turbidity, with plants in Ashkelon and Ashdod still inoperative as of Friday.
Elderly man dies from West Nile Virus as infected mosquitoes are found in central Israel
Silman defends crocodile barrier for Nukhba prison, says it is security, not publicity stunt
Tel Aviv resident diagnosed with West Nile fever, first case in summer 2026, Health Ministry says
As Dead Sea plans languish, gov't probe finds Israel still unprepared for climate change
A separate audit published on Tuesday in the report presented findings on the northern Dead Sea basin, which showed the practical consequences of long-term governmental delay.
All city buses in Eilat, Kiryat Shmona to be replaced with electric ones by end of 2026
Egged will replace Eilat's 40 buses and 20 of Kiryat Shmona's, bringing the total of buses operated by the company in Israel to 900.
Iranian missile hit on Ne'ot Hovav factory leads to fear of chemical leakage
The Environmental Protection Ministry stated that the possibility of hazardous chemicals leaking was being investigated, but that at this stage, there was no expected risk to nearby towns.
'Silent murderer': Israel must deal with air pollution, epidemiological research finds
In an interview with The Post, Israeli researchers estimate that air pollution in Israel causes a prodigious NIS 37 billion worth of damage a year to Israelis.
Malfunction in Ashdod sewage plant causes Hydrogen sulfide leaks in Yavne
According to Maariv, a joint ministry-STP investigation into the complaint revealed a “significant malfunction” in the site’s biological treatment system, caused by prohibited sewage entering.
Jerusalem, Tel Aviv become the most polluted major cities in the world from dust, urban emissions
The Health Ministry and the Environmental Protection Ministry both issued warnings, advising all to avoid strenuous outdoor activities and close any open windows.
Trash burning in Palestinian towns poses severe health risk to nearby Israelis, local leaders claim
Trash burning throughout Israel and the West Bank accounts for 75% of carcinogenic chemicals in Israel's air and around 30% of fine particulate pollution.
Israel braces for high air pollution as dust from North Africa impacts air quality
Israel braces for high air pollution this weekend from a dust storm. Health authorities warn sensitive groups to stay indoors and limit outdoor activities until Monday.
Hadera approves major coal reduction at Orot Rabin power station, pollution expected to drop
The reduction in coal dust pollution is expected to be significant, about 80% of current levels, and the monitoring will enable close oversight of emissions and pollutants.
Israel wasted 2.6 million tons of food in 2024, worth $7.2 billion
“In Israel, where food expenditure is relatively high compared internationally, food loss constitutes one of the components affecting the cost of living,” the report said.
