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Israel Halts Jordanian Produce Imports Amid Cholera Fears: Tensions Rise Over Water Safety and Agricultural Trade

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Israel's Ministry of Health stops importing fruits and vegetables from Jordan due to cholera concerns, igniting tensions over agricultural trade and water safety. Jordan denies contamination claims, asserting the purity of its water sources.


The Israeli Ministry of Health has halted imports of fruits and vegetables from Jordan due to cholera contamination concerns in the Yarmouk River. This decision is expected to drive up prices in Israel, especially for cucumbers and tomatoes. Meanwhile, the Jordanian government has refuted these claims, asserting that their water sources are safe and regularly tested. The situation has sparked public anger in Jordan, particularly regarding the export of local produce to Israel amidst ongoing tensions from the conflict in Gaza.

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