Noble Energy is told additional approvals needed before it can conduct the pipe-flushing procedure, which has raised concerns of dangerous pollution along the coast

Environmental Protection Ministry given until June to provide response for why deposit doesn't apply to containers larger than 1.5 liters

Local councils have warned of potential hazard to population from pollutants at Leviathan offshore field, but judge says they failed to refute state's assertion action is safe

Court to hold hearing on claims that trial will endanger health of coastal residents near rig for Leviathan field in Mediterranean Sea

Freshwater fish added to list for first time; ministry backtracks from pledge to shield Mediterranean tuna, grouper

Sorek A ordered to provide NIS 60m worth of water without charge; former official says 'sum should be much higher'

Rotem Amfert, already responsible for Ashalim ecological disaster in 2017, to be investigated for flow of chemical sludge into open pits in February

With public pressure behind it, Environmental Protection Ministry strides toward solar energy. But Energy Ministry still issues permits for oil, gas, fracking, though it cuts coal

While Texas-based Noble Energy invests heavily in charm offensive, coastal cities, environmental groups worry that rig so close to shore will damage quality of life

Southern city praised for steps taken in energy efficiency, public transportation, water and waste management, flood risk reduction, coastal protection and public education