1,000 protest a planned desalination plant in northern Israel – Israel 1,000 residents of Acre and the Mateh Asher regional council protested on Thursday against the decision to build a desalination plant in the area, according to Channel 13. Heavy traffic was reported as protestors blocked the Lohamei HaGeta’ot junction.The protestors are fighting against the decision to build the desalination plant in the middle of agricultural land and near residential areas and housing for soldiers. According to design principles, these types of plants are supposed to be built in industrial areas or in their own area. (INK). HIWI042019-07-30T16:33:11+02:00