The ministry said in a statement that the gradual adoption of the SAF will help Israel meet international targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by promoting green aviation and sustainable energy solutions.

The green jet fuel is produced from sustainably sourced renewable waste and residues, such as frying oil, as well as hydrogen and carbon collected from the atmosphere, Xinhua news agency reports.

The ministry said that these sustainable fuels have the potential to reduce carbon emissions by up to 80 percent compared to conventional jet fuel.

The ministry said it will form and lead an inter-ministerial committee to discuss the adoption of SAF regulation and explore solutions such as incentives to encourage airlines to use SAF.