Environmental Protection Ministry

'Silent murderer': Israel must deal with air pollution, epidemiological research finds

In an interview with The Post, Israeli researchers estimate that air pollution in Israel causes a prodigious NIS 37 billion worth of damage a year to Israelis.

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A GENERAL view of the Sharon region under heavy haze, February 14, 2026.

Malfunction in Ashdod sewage plant causes Hydrogen sulfide leaks in Yavne

People walk along the beach in hazy conditions in Tel Aviv, February 14, 2026.

Jerusalem, Tel Aviv become the most polluted major cities in the world from dust, urban emissions

 Fire at illegal trash dumping ground caused dangerous air pollution level in Binyamin region of the West Bank on August 7, 2023.

Trash burning in Palestinian towns poses severe health risk to nearby Israelis, local leaders claim


Israeli delegation heads to COP28 amid war with index of climate goals

"The climate crisis does not disappear even in these complex days when Israel is fighting on the battlefield," said Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman.

 'Cop28 UAE' logo is displayed on the screen during the opening ceremony of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) under the theme of 'United on Climate Action Toward COP28', in Abu Dhabi

Idit Silman to become third Israeli minister to visit Saudi Arabia - report

Silman's expected trip to Saudi Arabia follows to recent visits made by Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi and Tourism Minister Haim Katz.

 Idit Silman, head of the Health Committee leads a Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on November 16, 2021.

Israel to target mosquitoes in effort to prevent Dengue fever

After an Israeli citizen contracted Dengue fever during a trip abroad, Israel is preparing to eliminate populations of the mosquito responsible for the disease.

 Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, beginning its blood-meal

Yom Kippur shows drop in vehicle emissions, air pollution

The Environmental Protection Ministry reports a major decrease in the concentration of pollutants on Yom Kippur.

 TAKING ADVANTAGE of the empty streets on Yom Kippur.

Israel wants to bring 'DeserTech' to United Arab Emirates

Environmental Protection Minister Silman met with her Emirati counterpart in New York.

 Minister Idit Silman (left) with UAE Minister Mariam Almheiri

Israel and US sign 5-year MOU on environmental and climate cooperation

Israel would benefit from the US's expertise in air quality, soil remediation, and emergency events. Meanwhile, Israel can share its resources in areas such as wastewater reuse and management.

Israeli Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman and US Environmental Protection Agency Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe signed the MOU together in New York City.

Unreasonable? Israel's judicial overhaul dismays environmentalists

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.

 Israelis are seen protesting against judicial reform after the passage of the Law to Cancel the Reasonableness Standard, on July 24, 2023.

Israel's 2022 greenhouse gas emissions surge, exceed Paris baseline

These statistics widen the gap between Israel and its international pledge to achieve a 27% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

A power station is seen in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod August 8, 2011

Massive amounts of waste pulled from streams in Golan cleanup project

"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.

Clean up efforts of dried riverbeds in the Golan resulted in more than 100 tons of trash collection.

Will the shrinking Dead Sea lead to more dangerous landslides? - analysis

Eight-year-old Yehuda Levi was killed when boulders fell on him during a Thursday morning hike.

People visit Nahal David in the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve area, near the Dead Sea, Israel October 1, 2017.