Sea pollution closes the beaches in Bat Yam. (Credit: Zalul Environmental Association)

Sea pollution closes the beaches in Bat Yam. (Credit: Zalul Environmental Association), Israel’s water resources haven’t been getting the respect they deserve.

Out of the 16 rivers that flow into the Mediterranean Sea, all 16 are polluted – many to the point that you wouldn’t even let your dog go swimming in them, much less your children. 

And that pollution? It flows into the Mediterranean Sea, where thousands of Israeli residents and tourists go year round to surf, play, and work on their tans. Water pollution in Israel is not only a danger to river and marine life, but also a danger to public health and Israel’s economy.