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Algal bloom linked to Gaza sewage damage shuts Israeli desalination plants

Damage to Gaza’s sewage system has reportedly been linked to an unusual algal bloom that forced Israeli desalination plants to shut down. The incident affects critical water infrastructure.

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Desalination shutdowns could reduce water availability and increase environmental and public-health pressures in the region.

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  1. Gaza's destroyed sewage system linked to 'rare' algae bloom shutting Israeli desalination plants ↗middleeasteye.net · Recorded source date: Sep 5, 2026, 3:47 PM UTC
  2. Gaza's destroyed sewage system linked to 'rare' algae bloom shutting Israeli desalination plants ↗middleeasteye.net · Recorded source date: Sep 5, 2026, 3:47 PM UTC

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