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Algal bloom linked to pollution from Gaza disrupts Israeli desalination

started September 24, 2026 at 9:26 AM · last changed 16h ago

Summary

According to The Guardian as reported by Index.hr, an unusual algal bloom linked to untreated sewage discharge from Gaza has disabled five of six major Israeli desalination plants, causing water shortages and rationing measures in Israel, while experts and environmental groups warn pollution knows no borders and highlight a severe water and sanitation crisis in Gaza.

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IZRAELU prijete tjedni nestašice vode nakon što je neuobičajeno cvjetanje algi onesposobilo veći dio kapaciteta za desalinizaciju. Znanstvenici smatraju da je krizu potaknulo uništenje infrastrukture

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  • Gaza · City / settlement

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Severity37

Total — band elevated (20–39)

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