The Israeli NGO Regavim submitted a petition to the High Court of Justice against pollution of Hebron-area streams caused by Palestinian construction waste, calling the situation a 'massive failure'.
The Israeli non-profit Regavim filed a petition with the High Court of Justice on Tuesday against what it described as the severe pollution of streams in the Hebron area by Palestinian construction waste. In its filing, Regavim labeled the situation a 'massive failure' on the part of relevant authorities. The petition calls for immediate action to halt the dumping and to rehabilitate the affected water sources. No further details were immediately available regarding the court's response or a scheduled hearing.
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