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Exposure of A shocking investigation by Shomrim revealed systemic failures
Drinking Water in the management of drinking water quality in several major
Mismanagement Israeli cities. The report exposed contaminated water sources, failures
in Major in regulatory oversight and delays in addressing public health hazards
despite repeated warnings from experts. The investigation provided
Israeli Cities evidence of a growing health crisis, particularly in underserved and

lower-income neighborhoods.
Haim Rivlin
Impact: Following the publication of the investigation, MK Naama
Lazimi submitted formal parliamentary queries to the Ministry
of Health and the Water Authority, demanding urgent
corrective measures and increased transparency. The story
gained widespread media coverage in Channel 13 News, Ynet and
Calcalist, sparking national concern about water safety and the
responsibility of public authorities to safeguard basic infrastructure.

Screenshot from a report by Chaim
Rivlin, aired on Channel 13, about the
magnesium crisis in drinking water

There is a famous saying, “When the cannons are rumbling
the muses fall silent”. In Israel, the canons never stop firing,
resulting in many losing their voices. Shomrim makes sure that this
doesn’t happen. We ensure the truth is told—relentlessly investigating,
refusing to self-censor and standing firm when it matters most. Even
in times of pain and chaos, we speak truth to power.”
Uri Blau, Shomrim Investigative Journalist and Director of Global Investigative
Projects

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