The villa in the jungle may drown in garbage juice
Cracks were discovered in the southern embankment of the 'Efe' landfill site in the Negev, and leachate leaked from it. Environmental Protection Ministry officials arrived at the scene. Efe absorbs about 40% of Israel's household waste daily. The article analyzes the incident as a parable for the state of infrastructure in Israel and warns of collapse.
Cracks were discovered in the southern embankment of the 'Efe' landfill site in the Negev, and leachate leaked from it. Environmental Protection Ministry officials rushed to the scene to assess the damage. Efe is Israel's central landfill site, absorbing about 40% of the country's household waste daily, nearly ten thousand tons per day. The article argues that the recent events at Efe are a parable for Israel's situation in many environmental fields, and warns of infrastructure collapse. It links this to the government's policy over the past four years, and notes delays in establishing vital infrastructure facilities such as the Shorak B desalination plant and the Smart waste sorting site, due to the war and the departure of experts. The article elaborates on Israel's dependence on foreign experts and equipment for projects like the metro, and warns of growing isolation. It quotes Ilya Kogan, a transportation activist, who calls for recognizing that the urban and transportation situation is a result of politics.