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A harmful algal bloom originating from Egypt forced the shutdown of five out of six Israeli water desalination facilities last week, exposing severe vulnerabilities in the country’s water infrastructure. Although domestic water supply was not interrupted, the incident has raised serious concerns about potential catastrophic scenarios involving damage to electrical or cyber systems.

The crisis highlights Israel’s dependence on desalination facilities and the risks posed by external environmental threats. Infrastructure experts warn that similar disruptions could occur from other sources, necessitating urgent review of contingency planning.

Professor Ophir Mansheh from Kinneret Academic College has provided analysis of how water desalination operates and the factors that triggered this critical situation.

Source: Ynet