Dust from Egypt causes Environment Ministry to issue pollution warning

April 22, 2025

The Environmental Protection Ministry issued a high air pollution warning on Tuesday for the majority of Israel.

The press release noted that the areas that would see high levels of air pollution are the Negev, Gush Dan, the coastal plain, the Sharon, the Inner Shfela, Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley.

The release noted that the air quality would briefly improve overnight, but would get even worse on Wednesday.

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The ministry announced that the air pollution was due to a low-pressure heat system, which caused dust from Egypt to move into Israel.

Citizens were advised to avoid intense outdoor physical labor, especially those with health complications.

Air pollution in the Sharon area (credit: REUVEN CASTRO)

The ministry said they would continue updating the public as necessary, and urged citizens to consult the “Air in the Environment” app or the Israeli Air Quality Monitoring website for more information.

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