The Israeli Beekeepers Association has expressed strong opposition to the government’s recent decision to allow the import of 500 tons of honey for the upcoming Jewish holidays. The association argues that this move is economically unsound and irresponsible towards Israeli agriculture. They emphasize that domestic honey production is sufficient to meet demand, citing a current surplus of honey in the country. The beekeepers also allege that imported honey has failed to meet local quality standards in the past, raising concerns about the impact on consumer health and the integrity of the Israeli honey market. The association warns that increased imports could lead to the closure of local apiaries, negatively impacting pollination services for local agriculture and ultimately impacting the availability of fresh produce.