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Israel launches historic project to send desalinated water into Sea of Galilee

New Reverse Carrier system will send up to 5,000 cubic meters of desalinated water per hour into the lake by early summer, as officials cite climate pressures and wartime conditions.

MARCH 5, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

An aerial view of the Kinneret. To the casual observer, the lake, also known as the Sea of Galilee, appears to be a rare environmental success story in an era of climate uncertainty.

Mekorot Reports Net Profit of Approximately NIS 232 Million for the First Nine Months of 2025

EBITDA for the first nine months of 2025 rose by about 17% to approximately NIS 1.16 billion, compared to about NIS 993 million in the same period last year.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Brine water flows into the Mediterranean Sea after passing through a desalination plant in the coastal city of Hadera.

After slamming Israel, Jordan now wants more Israeli water - analysis

Both countries need each other. But this is something that Jordanian officials seem to forget in their often vitriolic condemnations of Israel at home and around the world.

MARCH 5, 2024|ByHERB KEINON

People walk in a desalination plant during its inauguration in the coastal city of Hadera, north of Tel Aviv May 16, 2010.

Israel and Jordan inch closer to water-for-energy deal

Jordan faces severe water scarcity, which has been exacerbated by drought and scorching heat.

AUGUST 22, 2023|ByMOHAMMAD AL-KASSIM/THE MEDIA LINE

Israel - A regional water superpower

Israel is the world's leader in water reclamation with 87% of its wastewater undergoing purification and reuse for agriculture.

MAY 13, 2017ByNATAN ODENHEIMER

Israeli, Palestinian and Jordanian mayors and municipal representatives participate in an event in the lower Jordan River, to call on the two governments to rehabilitate the river

'Trump should use water to make Middle East peace'

Cabinet’s most right-wing minister touts ‘economic peace’ as way for US president to advance regional ties.

APRIL 8, 2017ByGIL HOFFMAN, TOVAH LAZAROFF

The rain that pays for itself

Jerusalem has approximately 896,112 sq.m. of roof space on public buildings, which could yield a water saving of 384,253 cu.m. annually.

MARCH 30, 2017ByMIMI KAPLAN

Years until the Savings Equals the Investment

A fresh look at Israeli/Palestinian freshwater issues

With meaningful effort from both sides, the EcoPeace proposal can be a stepping stone for a long-term solution to water problems in the region.

DECEMBER 19, 2016ByWENDY B. JACOBS, ROBERT C. BORDONE, HRAFNHILDUR BRAGADOTTIR

Cooling off in Teddy Park’s fountain water show

The Dead Sea’s right to life

The power-generating canal Theodore Herzl envisioned has become imperative to avert environmental calamity.

NOVEMBER 19, 2016ByAMOTZ ASA-EL

ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISTS take part in the Dead Sea Swim Challenge, swimming on Tuesday from the Jordanian to the Israeli shore.

Israel has NIS 1.28 billion plan to fix water shortage for settlers, Palestinians

The National Infrastructure, Energy and Water Ministry is leading the charge on the project, working in conjunction with the Defense Ministry.

AUGUST 9, 2016BySHARON UDASIN, TOVAH LAZAROFF

As Kinneret water level plummets, residents fear effects of prolonged drought

Emek Hayarden Regional Council, Water Authority spar on best method to convey water to Jordan.

AUGUST 4, 2016BySHARON UDASIN

UK launches Mideast effort to tackle water issues

The programs follow “unprecedented” UK-Israeli scientific cooperation, including the biggest bilateral science conference in April.

JULY 22, 2016ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

Is the regional water crisis a bigger problem than Islamic State?

Daniel Pipes to ‘Post’: Only Israel, with its cutting-edge scientific prowess, can offer assistance to the region.

MAY 11, 2015ByARIEL BEN SOLOMON, SHARON UDASIN

Palestinian children in Gaza fetch water from a container

The Water of Life

MARCH 25, 2015ByMICHAEL ORDMAN