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"We were prepared, we deserve a grade of 8": Water Authority director responds to the algae failure and embarrassing quotes
Yehezkel Lifshitz, director of the Water Authority, rejects the claim that the system was caught unprepared, and argues that the very fact that most of the public barely felt the crisis proves the strength of the water sector. He gives himself and the Water Authority a grade of 8 for how the crisis was handled.
Without public warning: toxic pesticides dumped into the sea
The Water Authority took an unusual step and dumped dangerous pesticides from the air at a dosage 27 times higher than the standard, a short distance from declared beaches, and the health implications for the public and fishing in the area are now being examined.
"Unprecedented situation": Water Authority CEO warns of malfunction at desalination plants
The CEO of the Water Authority warns of an extraordinary event not seen in 20 years, which caused an almost complete shutdown of the system. These are the steps taken to prevent damage to the supply to homes.
"A murky wave from Egypt": almost all desalination plants in Israel shut down again
The malfunction that lasted for hours yesterday has resumed. Water Authority: public gardening and agricultural activity will be reduced, supply to homes will continue.
Water Authority Spokesperson: "The crisis will end within hours"
Itay Dudi explains how the unusual storm led to the proactive shutdown of five desalination plants. The spokesperson describes the situation as a stirred cup of coffee and estimates that supply will resume soon. Simultaneously, water corporations are preparing for local distribution, and Mekorot is increasing pumping from the Sea of Galilee.
Government Companies Authority vs. Water Authority: Threatening Mekorot's Board of Directors, concerns over financial stability
A change in Mekorot's compensation mechanism is escalating tensions between the Water Authority, Mekorot, and the Government Companies Authority. The Government Companies Authority and Mekorot argue that the change will weaken the company's financial position, while the Water Authority claims it improves cash flow.
Mekorot considers halting projects amid conflict with Water Authority
Water company Mekorot reported a 291% surge in net profit to 243 million shekels for Q2 2026. However, the company warns it may halt new development projects due to an ongoing dispute with the Water Authority.
Water Authority Disqualifies Bnei Brak Water Corporation CEO Appointment Over Inaccurate Data
The Water Authority has disqualified Meir Pinchas from the position of CEO of the Bnei Brak water corporation, Mei Barak, after finding he did not meet the mandatory professional experience requirements.