Israel’s desalination capacity has been significantly reduced, with five out of six facilities temporarily shutting down due to unusually high levels of turbidity in the water source. The closures are attributed to severe weather conditions, not a cyberattack, according to a source. This disruption impacts the nation’s freshwater supply and is prompting restrictions on agricultural water usage. The incident comes shortly after reported cyberattacks on US water systems, allegedly perpetrated by Iran, raising initial concerns. Authorities have clarified that no evidence links the desalination plant closures to malicious cyber activity. The temporary shutdown highlights the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to natural events and necessitates water conservation measures. Operations are expected to resume once water quality improves.