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Activists Slam Israel for Ignoring Waste Burning Crisis

12/8/2025

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Citizens for Clean Air criticized Israel's Finance Ministry for not allocating funds in the recently approved state budget to combat illegal waste burning.
The Environmental Protection Ministry had requested NIS 134.6 million ($41.6 million) for increased inspections and enforcement.
Waste fires, labeled "environmental terrorism," contribute significantly to air pollution and cause thousands of premature deaths.
The Environmental Protection Ministry will press the Finance Ministry for coastal and environmental oversight.

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Citizens for Clean Air criticized Israel's Finance Ministry for not allocating funds in the recently approved state budget to combat illegal waste burning.
The Environmental Protection Ministry had requested NIS 134.6 million ($41.6 million) for increased inspections and enforcement.
Waste fires, labeled "environmental terrorism," contribute significantly to air pollution and cause thousands of premature deaths.
The Environmental Protection Ministry will press the Finance Ministry for coastal and environmental oversight.