The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/tamar-zandberg/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:00:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Tamar Zandberg | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/tamar-zandberg/ 32 32 In 1st move as minister, Smotrich orders taxes on plasticware, sugary drinks nixed https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-1st-move-as-minister-smotrich-orders-taxes-on-plasticware-sugary-drinks-nixed/ Sun, 01 Jan 2023 19:28:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2914421 Move earns praise from Haredi MKs, who viewed previous government's tax hike as targeting their community; ex-environmental protection minister says step 'sends us back lightyears'

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]]> Fertilizer giant to pay NIS 110 million compensation for polluting Negev stream https://www.timesofisrael.com/fertilizer-giant-to-pay-nis-110-million-compensation-for-polluting-negev-stream/ Thu, 15 Dec 2022 08:57:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2900024 Rotem Amfert Negev reaches agreement for record payout in class action suit headed by Parks Authority over massive leak that ravaged Nahal Ashalim in 2017

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]]> Bird flu found in northern Israel, same strain as catastrophic 2021 outbreak https://www.timesofisrael.com/bird-flu-found-in-northern-israel-same-strain-as-catastrophic-2021-outbreak/ Tue, 22 Nov 2022 21:37:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2880238&preview=true&preview_id=2880238 Turkeys in slaughterhouse near Beit She'an are first cases of avian influenza this winter; surrounding farms quarantined as authorities look to prevent spread to wild birds

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]]> Israel and Jordan pen agreement to clean up Jordan River https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-and-jordan-pen-agreement-to-clean-up-jordan-river/ Thu, 17 Nov 2022 13:09:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2876970 Countries pledge to reduce pollution by treating wastewater, connecting towns to sewage infrastructure, rehabilitating ecology, and creating tourism sites and jobs

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]]> Cabinet orders ministries to prepare for climate change, again https://www.timesofisrael.com/cabinet-orders-ministries-to-prepare-for-climate-change-again/ Sun, 23 Oct 2022 15:34:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2857345 Green groups criticize announcement as just words in run-up to elections and UN climate confab; similar decision in 2018 was never implemented

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]]> Lapid to back two-state solution in UN address; is slammed by rivals and some allies https://www.timesofisrael.com/lapid-slammed-by-rivals-allies-for-plan-to-back-two-state-solution-in-un-address/ Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:15:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2841341 Prime minister slated to offer 'hope and vision through strength'; right-wing ministers criticize intended remarks, while lawmakers from left support move and urge talks with Abbas

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]]> Industrial air pollution cost Israel NIS 12.5 billion in 2021 https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-finds-industrial-air-pollution-cost-country-nis-12-5-billion-in-2021/ Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:36:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2824504 Environmental Protection Minister Tamar Zandberg lauds overall trend in reducing emissions, though suspected carcinogens increased by 1.5%; electric company biggest culprit

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]]> Regional complications leave Jordan River rich in holiness, but poor in water https://www.timesofisrael.com/regional-complications-leave-jordan-river-rich-in-holiness-but-poor-in-water/ Thu, 18 Aug 2022 08:10:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2820565 Efforts to rehabilitate valley conduit stymied as conservationists seek to reverse damage from years of conflict, resource abuse and pollution

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]]> ‘Worrying’ Red Sea coral decay: Monitor warns of construction, rising water temps https://www.timesofisrael.com/worrying-red-sea-coral-decay-monitor-warns-of-construction-rising-water-temps/ Wed, 03 Aug 2022 13:42:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2810862 Environmental Protection Ministry says reef has not recovered since storm in 2020, and has been further damaged; blames human activity in the Gulf of Eilat and climate change

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]]> Former Meretz chief Zehava Galon to launch fresh bid to lead party — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-meretz-chief-galon-to-launch-fresh-bid-to-lead-party-report/ Fri, 15 Jul 2022 21:25:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2799900&preview=true&preview_id=2799900 According to Kan, the ex-chairwoman has been convinced by officials that her return to leadership could be key to the party's survival

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]]> MK Zandberg to take political time out, in latest resignation from left-wing Meretz https://www.timesofisrael.com/mk-zandberg-to-take-political-time-out-in-latest-resignation-from-left-wing-meretz/ Fri, 15 Jul 2022 11:20:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2799512 Former party chair commits to serving out term as environmental protection minister, but says she's ready to depart political 'wheel of fame'

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]]> Bennett torpedoes Zandberg’s bid to appoint ex-Meretz leader Beilin as parks chief https://www.timesofisrael.com/bennett-torpedoes-zandbergs-attempt-to-appoint-ex-meretz-leader-to-parks-chief/ Fri, 08 Jul 2022 13:29:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2795111 Alternate PM vetoes appointment of Oslo accords architect to lead Israel Nature and Parks Authority, after backlash from right

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]]> Meretz minister says he won’t run in next election, urges party chair to step aside https://www.timesofisrael.com/meretz-minister-says-he-wont-run-in-next-election-urges-party-chair-to-step-aside/ Tue, 05 Jul 2022 20:35:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2793180 Esawi Frej insists he'll remain active in public service to strengthen left-wing bloc, Jewish-Arab partnership; argues that Horowitz failed leadership test

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]]> Heatwaves kill some 45 people in Israel every year, study finds https://www.timesofisrael.com/heatwaves-kill-some-45-people-in-israel-every-year-study-finds/ Tue, 31 May 2022 15:19:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2772997 Those over age 70 most affected by sudden temperature jumps

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]]> Coalition MKs granted free vote on banning Palestinian flag at state institutions https://www.timesofisrael.com/coalition-mks-granted-free-vote-on-banning-palestinian-flag-at-state-institutions/ Sun, 29 May 2022 13:50:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2771553 Bill sponsored by Likud MK is up for a vote on Wednesday, following controversy over display of Palestinian banner at Ben Gurion University

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