Environmental Protection Ministry

Elderly man dies from West Nile Virus as infected mosquitoes are found in central Israel

The patient developed symptoms in July and was hospitalized due to complications from the disease. As of Thursday, three other patients remain hospitalized in good condition.

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Culex pipiens, a common mosquito species, is seen through the microscope of Matthew Vanderpool, environmental health specialist and entomologist for the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness on August 25, 2021
An Israel Prison Service officer at Ketziot Prison watches as Palestinian prisoners are prepared for release in exchange for Israeli hostages held by Gazan terrorists, February 26, 2025; illustrative.

Silman defends crocodile barrier for Nukhba prison, says it is security, not publicity stunt

"Anyone who slaughtered, raped, and murdered our people in such a brutal and horrifying manner should know that he is going to sleep surrounded by crocodiles," said Silman.

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Macro close up of a yellow fever mosquito sucking blood on skin.

Tel Aviv resident diagnosed with West Nile fever, first case in summer 2026, Health Ministry says

The Health Ministry confirmed Israel’s first West Nile fever case of 2026, while officials said the location where the Tel Aviv resident was infected remains unconfirmed.

|ByDR. ITAY GAL
Israelis enjoy the beach as a heatwave hits Israel, in Herzliya, April 17, 2026

As Dead Sea plans languish, gov't probe finds Israel still unprepared for climate change

A separate audit published on Tuesday in the report presented findings on the northern Dead Sea basin, which showed the practical consequences of long-term governmental delay.

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Israel wants to bring 'DeserTech' to United Arab Emirates

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

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
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.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
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.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023ByREUTERS
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.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
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.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.

AUGUST 24, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
People visit Nahal David in the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve area, near the Dead Sea, Israel October 1, 2017.

Yacht sinks off coast of Eilat, causing hazardous diesel spill

According to the ministry, the unregistered yacht was docked at the port with over 100 liters of diesel in the tank.

AUGUST 16, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Yachts are seen docking at the Eilat Port