Israel’s Desalination Plants Struggle Amid Water Crisis

Israel’s Desalination Plants Struggle Amid Water Crisis

Israel is confronting a significant water crisis. Recently, five out of the six desalination plants, which provide a substantial portion of the country’s water, were rendered inoperative. This development is primarily due to microscopic algae causing blockages in the intake pipes situated in the Mediterranean Sea.

Experts are raising alarms over another potential factor in the problem. The untreated wastewater originating from Gaza’s compromised sewage system may be contributing to the issue. The situation requires urgent attention to prevent further complications.

Palestinians at the site of an Israeli strike on a water desalination plant in Gaza City
Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a water desalination plant in Gaza City on Aug. 24. (Dawoud Abu Alkas/Reuters)

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