Cargo ships carrying grain and fodder will be given priority in unloading at Israel’s ports for the coming month amid fears of shortages during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Transportation Ministry says.
Together, Ukraine and Russia produce around 25% of the world’s wheat. About half of Israel’s supply comes from Ukraine.
Human Rights Watch warned earlier this week that the war in Ukraine “risks deepening the world’s food crisis, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa.”
Transportation Minister Merav Michaeli instructs the Shipping and Ports Authority to prioritize the unloading of ships carrying grain and fodder for use in Israel’s agriculture and food sectors until April 24.
“We face challenges to our food security at the moment due to the worrying developments in Ukraine. The State of Israel must protect its food security by strengthening our domestic agriculture. Taking steps to get the grain and fodder that Israeli agriculture relies on into the country quickly will ensure that we maintain Israeli food security despite the changes around the world,” Michaeli says in a statement.
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