The Cleanliness Fund of the Ministry of Environmental Protection will transfer support totaling 50 million ₪ to the Druze and Circassian local authorities for the purpose of developing environmental infrastructure, promoting sustainability, and strengthening municipal infrastructure in the field of waste management.
The support will be granted pursuant to Government Resolutions No. 2856 and 2857 of (March 09, 2025) concerning Socio-Economic Empowerment and Development Programs in the Druze and Circassian localities in the Galilee, the Carmel, and the Golan Heights. Out of the total amount, 43 million ₪ will be transferred to the authorities in the Galilee and the Carmel, and 7 million ₪ to the Druze authorities in the Golan Heights.
Idit Silman, Minister of Environmental Protection: “This is a significant investment that provides real solutions for improving the quality of life in the localities, while promoting advanced environmental infrastructure and creating a basis for local growth. Environmental resilience is a driving force for socio-economic development, and we will continue to work to integrate the Druze and Circassian authorities as an integral part of the environmental revolution in Israel”.
As part of the Resolution, the following projects will be supported, among others:
- Establishment of infrastructure for the treatment of garden waste, bulky waste, and construction waste, and for recycling
- Purchase of collection vehicles and CME (Construction Machinery Equipment) exclusively for bulky waste, garden waste, or construction waste
- Treatment of environmental nuisances in the local authorities and cleaning
- Implementation of pilot projects regarding the reduction of waste to landfill
The budget will be divided based on a multiplier of the number of residents in each authority, and the support rate will be up to 90% of the total cost of each project. The projects will be carried out with professional guidance from the appropriate Districts in the Ministry of Environmental Protection.
Shlomo Katz, Deputy Director General for National Programs at the Ministry of Environmental Protection: “The investment in the Druze and Circassian authorities expresses a true commitment to reducing gaps, improving the quality of life, and strengthening the local economy through advanced environmental projects. The programs will contribute to the development of green infrastructure, the promotion of a circular economy, and the reduction of landfilling”.
Mr. Yasser Gadban, Chairman of the Forum of Heads of Druze and Circassian Authorities and Head of the Kisra-Sumei Council: “We wish to express our deep appreciation to the Minister of Environmental Protection, Idit Silman, and the staff of the Ministry of Environmental Protection for their substantive and continuous support, as reflected in the two Government Resolutions No. 1975/6 and 2856/7.
“The Minister’s support and willingness to promote assistance constitute a central pillar in reducing gaps and investing in sustainable environmental development, and they enable the authorities to advance professional work plans, purchase advanced equipment and means, and include essential environmental projects for the benefit of improving the quality of life and the well-being of the residents. We view this move as an important expression of the Government’s commitment to advancing the partnership with and strengthening the Druze and Circassian authorities socially, economically, and environmentally”.
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