Joint List MK steps up for animal rights in Israel
January 19, 2016The head of the social environmentalist caucus in the Knesset, MK Dov Khenin (Joint List), has requested an emergency meeting of the Knesset subcommittee for the protection of animals in response to the investigative report that was broadcast on Channel One’s “Second Look.”
The broadcast dealt with the violent tactics used in Israel to hunt wild animals, and the lack of proper enforcement of the laws pertaining to hunting which were greed upon by the government and the National Parks Authority.
The program revealed that, in lieu of proper enforcement, animals are being violently harmed and hunted on a continual basis.
Khenin said that “according to the report, many of the cases in which animals suffer from violence is in conjunction with hunting permits given out by the parks authority. Sometimes these permits are distributed illegally. For example, the permits are sometimes used by hunters as a carte blanche to utilize dogs or violent traps while hunting animals, and even to excuse the use of vehicles to chase down and run over their prey.” All of these are strictly forbidden as they are considered too violent a method of hunting.
Khenin also requested information from the Minister for Environment Protection Avi Gabai (Kulanu), regarding how many wild animals have been killed due to these hunting permits, and how many were killed by park rangers.
Similar posts
-
Dear World: I Don't Care
November 2, 2023By Avi Lewis I don’t care that you sympathize with Hamas I know you wouldn’t tolerate any of ...
-
Stand With Israel!
October 17, 2023Stand with Israel. Don't stand with the extreme terror organization Hamas. This is a war about huma...
-
Israel Thanks You For Your Support
October 13, 2023Israel extends its heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you, dear friends and supporters, f...
-
How Israel Benefits the United States
October 5, 2023The relationship between Israel and the United States has been a cornerstone of American foreign po...
-
How Israel Helps Its Arab Neighbors
September 27, 2023Introduction Israel, a country known for its rich history and complex geopolitical landscape, ha...
-
The Amazing Country of Israel
September 15, 2023Introduction Nestled in the heart of the Middle East, Israel is a nation with a remarkable histo...
-
Israel Safeguards The World From Terror Attacks
August 23, 2023Introduction In an era where terrorism poses a significant threat to global security, Israel sta...
-
Israel Helps The World With Water Recycling
August 10, 2023Introduction In a world grappling with the challenges of water scarcity and resource management,...
