Almost Half of Palestinian Vegetables Imported to Israel Contain Hazardous Pesticides

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Nearly half of Palestinian vegetables imported to Israel contain hazardous pesticides, posing serious health risks, a Knesset Health Committee discussion found.

Pesach Benson

February 23, 2026 at 1:55 pm • 1 min read

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