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Desalination Plant Shutdown Threatens Israeli Agriculture and Food Supply

Israel's agriculture sector faces a severe water crisis due to the shutdown of desalination plants caused by increased seawater turbidity. The Ministry of Agriculture warns of irreparable crop damage and threats to food security, especially ahead of the High Holidays, as efforts are made to prioritize affected farms.

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What happened

01Desalination plants shut down due to high seawater turbidity, causing a severe water shortage.
02Agriculture Ministry warns of irreparable crop damage and food supply disruption.
03Southern Israel, particularly Ramat Negev and Nitzana, faces the most critical water shortages.
04Farmers lack alternative water sources for sensitive crops and young seedlings.
05Temporary water tankers are insufficient for large-scale agricultural needs.
06Water Authority reduced non-essential water use to prioritize residential supply.