Israeli settlements threaten West Bank environment, public health
Illegal Jewish settlements and industrial zones in the occupied West Bank are causing severe environmental issues and affecting the lives of Palestinians.
Data from the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics reveals that these settlements discharge more than nine billion gallons of untreated wastewater annually into Palestinian territories.
Italian NGO Cesvi’s research indicates that Israeli settlers produce double the solid waste compared to Palestinians, generating about 1,200 tons daily.
The untreated wastewater destroys Palestinian agricultural lands, reducing grape cultivation areas significantly.
Recent reports from the Norwegian Refugee Council highlight alarming levels of pollution, including coliform bacteria, high nitrate levels, E.coli, and heavy metals, in water and soil samples.
The Immanuel industrial zone, an Israeli settlement, releases waste directly into agricultural land, contaminating large areas.
This pollution triggers the growth of invasive species, worsening environmental degradation.
Experts warn of heightened health risks and worsening environmental conditions, compounded by the projected impacts of climate change.
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