Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced that Israel will remove waste from illegal fires started by Palestinian Authority residents in Judea and Samaria, with the costs deducted from Palestinian Authority funds. Speaking at an air pollution conference, Smotrich criticized the lack of governmental oversight in waste management and advocated for a national corporation under local government control. Lawmakers at a recent parliamentary meeting highlighted the severe health and environmental impacts of the fires, describing the situation as a form of terrorism and calling for stronger security measures, including possible military intervention. The issue has sparked calls for decisive action to address what officials describe as a growing security and public health threat.