Water in israel

“Within 5 to 6 Years, all of Israel will be connected to a single water network”

Danny Sofer, acting CEO of Mekorot takes pride in the company’s ability to maintain uninterrupted water supply even during wartime, stating, “Israel’s water sector is healthy and stable."

Danny Sofer, acting CEO Mekorot
Eshkol Reservoir

Mekorot reports strong core growth in 2025, but regulatory changes drive heavy net loss

Mekorot Acting CEO Danny Soffer

Mekorot Acting CEO Danny Soffer spoke at the Israel Economic Conference 2026

Michal Livshits VP, Financial Planning & Business Analysis, Check Point & Shira Singer, Head of Digital Customer Experience, Mekorot

Mekorot’s Shira Singer on the future of water infrastructure


Water Authority to supply Israel with underground water during Passover

"A big part of the public is strict with not using water that comes from the Kinneret during Passover... as is it exposed and could contain hametz," MK Moshe Gafni said.

SAMARIA REGIONAL COUNCIL head Yossi Dagan (left), Infrastructure Minister Yuval Steinitz (center) and Civil Administration officer Benny Elbaz inaugurate a 13-km. water pipeline in Samaria on Monday.

Huge infrastructure project brings water from the mountain to Jerusalem

With Israel a world leader for water technology and innovation, water resource consulting for other nations has become a significant part of Mekorot’s operations.

THE TUNNEL, extending from Moshav Eshtaol to the Ein Kerem neighborhood, will supply the capital with water for years to come.

Why a full Kinneret means more than just hydrology

After an abundant rain hit Israel over the last weekend, the Water Authority announced that the level of its waters reached its full capacity, marking a record since 2004.

PEOPLE ON paddle boards float on Lake Kinneret in 2016. It is Israel’s major surface fresh-water source, now endangered.

BGU researchers' new invention tracks water pollution in real time

The sensor tracks nitrate levels in crops, thereby notifying authorities quickly to potential groundwater nitrate pollution, to help prevent poisoning of groundwater.

Sensor for measurements of nitrate in the soil

Israeli, Dutch officials inaugurate Mitzpeh Ramon Water Project

The Project was dedicated to the King of Holland.

Officials at the inauguration ceremony of the Mitzpeh Ramon Water Project.

Water in the desert of Israel?

Israel is 60% desert, but it is not devoid of water.

Waterfalls in Israel.

Water NGO head: Crisis isn’t all the authority’s fault

‘Don’t throw out the baby with the bathwater,’ says Raanan Adin in response to the State Comptroller’s Report.

PEOPLE ON paddle boards float on Lake Kinneret in 2016. It is Israel’s major surface fresh-water source, now endangered.

Tackling Israel’s water challenges

The Jewish National Fund continues to lead the way.

Kineret

Health Ministry Dir.-Gen.: Leptospirosis is easily treated

Health Ministry CEO Moshe Bar Siman Tov released a statement Sunday afternoon on the current status of the Leptospirosis ('ahberet') infection.

Snir Stream

4th Water Sensitive Cities Conference in Israel

'Water sensitive cities deliver water security in both water-poor and water abundant futures.'

Dr. Yaron Zinger, Director for Center for Water Sensitive Cities.