Sorek A has resumed operations, but most private plants remain affected by severe sea turbidity; authorities order public irrigation halted while southern agriculture faces freshwater cuts

5 of country's 6 facilities temporarily close due to 'severe turbidity,' prompting limits for agriculture use; incident follows recent hack on US water systems, allegedly by Iran

Severe seawater turbidity forced most plants offline, leaving only Hadera operating among six major facilities as Israel prioritizes household drinking water