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  "id": 1528445,
  "title": "Sand buildup cuts Tel Aviv's Yarkon off from sea. New study seeks solution",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/sand-buildup-cuts-tel-avivs-yarkon-off-from-sea-new-study-seeks",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-17T17:40:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Haaretz",
    "slug": "haaretz",
    "url": "https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2026-08-17/ty-article/.premium/sand-buildup-cuts-tel-avivs-yarkon-off-from-sea-new-study-seeks-solution/000001a0-0c25-d88f-abbf-dcad0aa40000"
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  "summary": "Researchers will examine how the river's transformation into a closed lake affects water quality and wildlife, and whether authorities should intervene to restore its connection to the Mediterranean",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}