Water

Must you drink 8 glasses of water a day? The medical truth says otherwise

The number 8 has become a rule of thumb, but the body does not work according to glasses but according to need – this is what you need to know to avoid dehydration.

APRIL 15, 2026|ByDR. ITAY GAL

Illustrative image of a town in Central Asia.

Ignoring Central Asia’s environmental crisis is a strategic mistake - opinion

Falling water levels also affect river transport and port operations. The Caspian Sea's declining levels threaten ecosystems and critical economic assets, including ports and energy facilities.

APRIL 12, 2026|ByZULFIYA SULEIMENOVA

VIEW OF a new water line building to transfer water between Israel and the Gaza Strip, near Kibbutz Nirim, on the Israeli side of the Border with the Gaza Strip, September 4, 2019.

Gaza receiving over 70,000 cubic meters of water per day, COGAT claims

The post came in reply to a post from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), saying that freshwater supplies in Gaza were "severely limited and polluted."

MARCH 29, 2026|ByTZVI JASPER

Liquid water in -70 Celsius: Scientists break down water's weirdness

New peer-reviewed experiments on supercooled water corroborate the transition between high- and low-density liquid states.

MARCH 27, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Israel's water tech is the key to peace in the Middle East - opinion

Treated wastewater, brought to near drinking quality, along with drip irrigation covering three-quarters of its agriculture, has strengthened Israel’s position as a water power.

AUGUST 16, 2025ByFELICE FRIEDSON

A TAXI driver splashes water on himself to cool down during a heat wave in Tehran last summer. A 40% drop in rainfall over recent months, coupled with excessive water use, has fueled the crisis, says the writer.

'What an illusion': Iran's president mocks Netanyahu's vow to help country with water crisis

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urges Iranians to fight for freedom, promising Israeli solutions to Iran's water crisis once Iran is free.

AUGUST 13, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a meeting in Ilam, Iran, June 12, 2025.

Netanyahu vows Israeli help on water crisis once Iran is liberated from ‘tyrants of Tehran’

Prime Minister Netanyahu urges Iranians to fight for freedom, promising Israeli solutions to Iran's water crisis once Iran is free.

AUGUST 12, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to international media on the Gaza war, in Jerusalem, August 10, 2025

First plague? Sea of Galilee turns blood red due to algae pigmentation

Authorities assured swimmers that the water is still safe to swim in.

AUGUST 4, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Botryococcus braunii causes Sea of Galilee to turn red.

How can you make Dubai chocolate without pistachio? Elite thought of something

Israel’s tastiest news – here are some of the new products that have arrived on store shelves for the summer.

AUGUST 3, 2025ByYANIV GRANOT/WALLA!

1,800-year-old Roman water system unearthed at Zerzevan Castle, Turkey

The site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Temporary List in 2020.

AUGUST 1, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

1,800-year-old Roman water system unearthed at Zerzevan Castle, Turkey.

Iranian president says country is on brink of dire water crisis

Faced with resource mismanagement and over-consumption, Iran has faced recurrent electricity, gas and water shortages during peak demand months.

JULY 31, 2025ByREUTERS

REGARDING THE potential renewal of nuclear talks with the US, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian faces criticism internally from conservative and radical-conservative factions, says the writer.

IGUDAN and Mekorot inaugurate the national education and innovation center for water

The new national center, part of IGUDAN’s tech incubator, will open in 2026. Mekorot CEO: "We lead globally." IGUDAN Chair: "Our focus remains on education and innovation."

JULY 26, 2025ByMAARIV ONLINE