Jerusalem, 12 November, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s Ministry of Environmental Protection and the Israel Police removed 75 vehicles from circulation and issued 62 fines during joint enforcement sweeps targeting excessive vehicular emissions and severe safety violations.
Conducted by the Ministry’s Air Pollution Prevention from Transportation Unit, the operations targeted Zichron Yaakov, a historic town situated along the southern ridge of Mount Carmel overlooking the Mediterranean coast, and the Judea sector in the West Bank.
Inspectors examined 235 vehicles across both regions, identifying 25 cars emitting heavy black smoke and 34 with active engine malfunction indicators.
Authorities sidelined 34 vehicles in Zichron Yaakov and 41 in Judea, citing life-threatening mechanical defects and environmental infractions as part of an ongoing campaign to curb urban air pollution and road hazards.