https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ongoing-desalination-plant-shutdown-threatens-israeli-farms-ahead-of-holidaysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ongoing-desalination-plant-shutdown-threatens-israeli-farms-ahead-of-holidayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ongoing-desalination-plant-shutdown-threatens-israeli-farms-ahead-of-holidays#u55837Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:17:41 +0000An ongoing shutdown of five desalination stations enters its third day, threatening Israeli farms ahead of upcoming holidays and causing water outages in Jerusalem. Two of the shuttered stations are back online while officials hope to restart another today. A marine bacterium limits operations, forcing the country to lean on the Galilee for water needs while temporary water stations serve affected Jerusalem residents. The crisis highlights vulnerabilities in domestic water infrastructure during peak holiday periods.Why it mattersDesalination plants supply a critical portion of Israel's do