Environmental Protection Ministry

Malfunction in Ashdod sewage plant causes Hydrogen sulfide leaks in Yavne

According to Maariv, a joint ministry-STP investigation into the complaint revealed a “significant malfunction” in the site’s biological treatment system, caused by prohibited sewage entering.

A GENERAL view of the Sharon region under heavy haze, February 14, 2026.
People walk along the beach in hazy conditions in Tel Aviv, February 14, 2026.

Jerusalem, Tel Aviv become the most polluted major cities in the world from dust, urban emissions

 Fire at illegal trash dumping ground caused dangerous air pollution level in Binyamin region of the West Bank on August 7, 2023.

Trash burning in Palestinian towns poses severe health risk to nearby Israelis, local leaders claim

Israel's Health Ministry.

Israel braces for high air pollution as dust from North Africa impacts air quality


How long will the 'murders' last? Eagles, other birds of prey poisoned to death in the Negev

Unfortunately, this is not the first incident to befall animals of the Negev, as government agencies and environmental groups scramble to combat the rising toll on eagles and other animals.

 Eagles in the Carmel forest, Northern Israel, April 07, 2023.

Blossoms of hope: The healing power of Israel's flowers

This year, as conflict rages in Gaza, missiles are launched from Lebanon into Israel’s North, and the country is living in a state of collective trauma, a longing for nature is especially pronounced.

 Picturesque Lupine Hill in Jerusalem's Armon Hanatziv neighborhood is adorned with thousands of vibrant purple flowers.

Mediterranean Sea is warming, rising faster than it should be - report

The report said that the upper layer is warming at 0.13 degrees Celsius yearly because of global warming.

 The Mediterranean Sea's upper layer is warming significantly faster than the global forecast

New interactive maps to help Israel face rising environmental threats

The maps are meant to help decision-makers better understand the likelihood of being exposed to certain risks and who and what is vulnerable to that risk due to socioeconomic, age, or other factors.

 Interrelated crises with reciprocal feedback: Pollution, Climate change and Activity that Impairs Biodiversity

Israeli arrested for slapping Minister Idit Silman in Rehovot

The suspect, in her 50s, was taken in for questioning by police after a physical altercation with the minister.

 Israeli Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman is seen at the handover ceremony replacing outgoing minister Tamar Zandberg, in Jerusalem, on January 2, 2023.

Israel wasted 2.6 million tons of food in 2022, 5% of healthcare budget spent on food insecurity

The war's impact, coupled with displacement and economic strain, is expected to further strain vulnerable populations.

'THERE IS such a big supply of food and so many hungry people; the problem is in the distribution and in the method of getting it out there.’

3 tips for Israel’s new energy minister from environmental activists

The current climate bill was deemed “shameful” by environmental activists, many of whom said it could worsen the climate change situation in Israel.

 Israel Foreign Minister Eli Cohen speaks during a press conference with Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis at the Foreign Ministry in Athens, Greece, July 6, 2023.

Israel invests NIS 100 million in regional innovation centers amid Hamas war

The decision to invest over NIS 100 million in regional innovation centers signals a steadfast determination to prioritize economic growth, particularly in the hi-tech domain.

Israeli Tech

This is how Israel plans to rebuild southern Israel: Green and clean

"We will grow new hope from the ruins for the residents, the people of Israel, who are connected to nature and the land," said Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman.

Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman discusses plans to rebuild southern Israel.

Israeli delegation heads to COP28 amid war with index of climate goals

"The climate crisis does not disappear even in these complex days when Israel is fighting on the battlefield," said Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman.

 'Cop28 UAE' logo is displayed on the screen during the opening ceremony of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) under the theme of 'United on Climate Action Toward COP28', in Abu Dhabi