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Israel facing water shortages caused by destruction of Gaza’s treatment plants

Israel facing water shortages caused by destruction of Gaza’s treatment plants

Israel is experiencing weeks of water shortages because an exceptional algae bloom has damaged its desalination plants. Scientists say Israeli attacks destroying Gaza's wastewater infrastructure caused this crisis, leading to huge amounts of untreated sewage flowing into the sea. Gaza sewage pollution has now affected Israel's main drinking water source, with authorities urging people to use water carefully.

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