Activists say the coalition government, which alongside Netanyahu's right-wing Likud party includes ultra-orthodox parties, has already pushed environmental issues down its agenda.
These statistics widen the gap between Israel and its international pledge to achieve a 27% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
"The beauty of nature should be preserved, so we can enjoy a clean and well-kept environment, and protect the the delicacy between man and nature," the Kinneret Drainage and Streams Authority said.
Eight-year-old Yehuda Levi was killed when boulders fell on him during a Thursday morning hike.
According to the ministry, the unregistered yacht was docked at the port with over 100 liters of diesel in the tank.
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