A Times of Israel investigation reports that inadequate infrastructure and lack of coordination have led to dumping by Palestinian residents and industry, causing soil and groundwater pollution in the Hebron stream area. The report describes Israel's response as 'frustratingly partisan.'
A Times of Israel investigation, published Sunday, highlights the ongoing pollution of Hebron stream, attributing the crisis to inadequate infrastructure and coordination failures that allow dumping by Palestinian residents and industrial facilities. The article states that the resulting soil and groundwater contamination has spurred local protests, with residents refusing to accept the status quo. Israel's response is described as 'frustratingly partisan.' The issue echoes a June petition by the Israeli NGO Regavim to the High Court of Justice, which also addressed pollution of Hebron streams from Palestinian construction waste, as The Zioneer reported. The situation underscores the environmental challenges in Judea and Samaria, where overlapping jurisdictions and security concerns complicate waste management.
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