A comprehensive report on environmental hazards in Judea and Samaria released on Wednesday paints a grim picture of severe air, water, and soil contamination. The report highlights the environmental, economic, and health consequences of ongoing neglect and abuse, primarily stemming from untreated waste and sewage in areas under Palestinian Authority jurisdiction.
The report, prepared by Green Now and Regavim estimates the annual economic damage to Judea and Samaria at 2.6 billion shekels ($710 million).
Voicing the frustrations of local residents, Israel Gantz, head of the Binyamin Regional Council, called for decisive government action. “Law is law, and quality of life is non-negotiable. Every Israeli citizen deserves it,” said Gantz.
Said Regavim director Meir Deutsch, “The Palestinian Authority is not part of the solution; it’s part of the problem. Environmental sovereignty must rest with Israel to ensure accountability and enforcement.”
This is environmental terrorism. The application of sovereignty throughout Judea and Samaria should put a stop to this form of terrorism against Israel.