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Israel banned the sale of fur to the fashion industry on Wednesday, becoming the first country in the world to do so, The Jerusalem Post reported. "The fur industry causes the deaths of hundreds of millions of animals worldwide, and inflicts indescribable cruelty and suffering," Environmental Protection Minister Gila
Israel Becomes 1st Country to Ban Sale of Fur The Media Line Staff 06/09/2021
Israel has become the first country in the world to ban the sale the fur. Environmental Protection Minister Gila Gamliel signed the decision into law on Wednesday. Permits to sell fur will be granted however, for “scientific research, education, for instruction and religious purposes and tradition,” according to the law. One such religious purpose are the round fur hats, called shtreimels, that are worn by some ultra-Orthodox sects.
The animal rights group PETA praised Israel for the move, calling it a “victory for so many.” The group also tweeted: “This historic victory will protect countless foxes, minks, rabbits, and other animals from being violently killed for their skin. “
Environmental Protection Ministry catches insects that can penetrate plastic, rubber, concrete and soft metals, causing global damage worth tens of billions of dollars per year, urges public to report any sightings of bug ahead of reproduction period
Government-appointed committee recommends dismantling polluting industry posthaste and not later than 2031, freeing up massive swathes of land for residential and commercial use