Israel Takes Action on Pollution from Burning Waste in Palestinian Areas

Jerusalem, 20 November, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Implementation of the Ministry of Environmental Protection’s strategic plan to eradicate pollution and illegal waste burning in Judea and Samaria has begun. First steps in the immediate implementation of the plan are underway with a total budget of 35.7 million Shekels ($10.9 million).

Hundreds of thousands of Israelis are at risk from the pollution of the air caused by the burning of trash within the areas of the Palestinian Authority. Since most of these areas are still under Israeli security control the country can do something about stopping this.