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New Campaign to Stop Illegal Waste Burning in Arab Communities
Israel's Ministry of Environmental Protection launches an information campaign to stop illegal waste burning in Arab communities, warning of severe health.
Jerusalem, 14 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s Ministry of Environmental Protection is currently launching an extensive information campaign for local authorities in Arab society, with the aim of raising awareness of the serious dangers to health and the environment posed by the illegal burning of waste.
Burning waste – whether it is household, agricultural or commercial waste – creates a serious health hazard to the environment. The smoke emitted from such incinerators contains toxic and carcinogenic substances that damage the respiratory tract and immune system, and may cause diseases and long-term damage to health, especially among children and sensitive populations.
The ministry developed a comprehensive outreach kit with targeted messages for farmers, business owners, market stall owners and the general public. The kit includes a wide range of outreach materials for local authorities to download and implement, including ads, posters, banners, billboards and social media content.
The Ministry of Environmental Protection emphasized that the responsibility for maintaining clean air and public health is shared by all.
