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Health Committee Reveals Dangerous Pesticide Levels in Imports

2/24/2026

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The Health Committee found nearly half of cucumbers imported from the Palestinian Authority contain harmful pesticide residues.
A 2015–2022 report shows 27%–40% of samples had abnormal pesticide levels.
Dr. Ziva Hamama (Health Ministry official) reported cucumber contamination at 50%, tomatoes 49%, hot peppers 66%.
MK Limor Son-Har Melech (Knesset member) criticized the importation and urged buying Israeli produce.
Recent events shifted focus to safeguarding citizens, prompting more frequent testing and penalties.

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The Health Committee found nearly half of cucumbers imported from the Palestinian Authority contain harmful pesticide residues.
A 2015–2022 report shows 27%–40% of samples had abnormal pesticide levels.
Dr. Ziva Hamama (Health Ministry official) reported cucumber contamination at 50%, tomatoes 49%, hot peppers 66%.
MK Limor Son-Har Melech (Knesset member) criticized the importation and urged buying Israeli produce.
Recent events shifted focus to safeguarding citizens, prompting more frequent testing and penalties.