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Rockfall at Sidna Ali Beach Sparks Safety Concerns

2/26/2026

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  • A rockfall occurred at Sidna Ali beach in Herzliya after safety concerns closed the area.
  • The Sidna Ali cliffs have caused two fatalities in two decades and remain at risk from funding and disputes.
  • A study estimates neglect could cost the state NIS 2.7 billion ($867 million) in damages.
  • Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman condemned Finance Ministry delays while local authorities report no cliff funding in five years.