Mysterious seeds from China arrive in Israel, Agriculture Ministry warns

The ministry stressed that the importing of seeds or other agricultural produce into Israel without prior approval is prohibited by law because it can jeopardize local nature or carry diseases.

Packages of unidentified seeds which appear to have been mailed from China to U.S. postal addresses are seen at the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) in Olympia, Washington July 24, 2020.

(photo credit: REUTERS)

ByDANIEL NISINMAN

AUGUST 22, 2020 15:59

Mysterious seeds from China arrive in Israel, Agriculture Ministry warns

The ministry stressed that the importing of seeds or other agricultural produce into Israel without prior approval is prohibited by law because it can jeopardize local nature or carry diseases.

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Mysterious seeds from China arrive in Israel, Agriculture Ministry warns

The ministry stressed that the importing of seeds or other agricultural produce into Israel without prior approval is prohibited by law because it can jeopardize local nature or carry diseases.

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