Algae bloom that crippled Israel's desalination plants raises water security concerns — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/algae-bloom-that-crippled-israel-s-desalination-plants-raises-water-security-concernsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Israel Desalination Plants Struggle After Algae Bloom Shuts Operationshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/algae-bloom-that-crippled-israel-s-desalination-plants-raises-water-security-concernshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/algae-bloom-that-crippled-israel-s-desalination-plants-raises-water-security-concerns#u76061Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:00:56 +0000Five out of six Israeli desalination plants remain below full capacity more than two weeks following a shutdown caused by an algae bloom. The disruption raises acute concerns about national water security. Meanwhile, restoration efforts are underway at Gaza's Sheikh Ajleen treatment plant to curb environmental and wastewater risks associated with the crisis.Why it mattersThe severe environmental catastrophe in Gaza has directly impacted regional infrastructure, culminating in the algae bloom that crippled Israeli desalination facilities. Water authorities are actively working to address t