NGO Tzlul reacts to the oil spill in Haifa Bay this afternoon:
"An oil spill in the ocean is a situation that has terrible potential for damage, and it needs to be taken care of quickly. Israel stands ready to renew the permits for gas and oil drilling, but isn't prepared to deal with oil spils. This [spill]...demonstrates the need to accelerate the law mandating emergency plans, designed by skilled professionals, as well as emergency equipment and proper budgets."