Water in israel

A 'stab in the back': Israel's refusal to extend Jordanian water agreement may spark crisis

The 1994 peace treaty signed by Amman and Jerusalem required Israel to supply Jordan with 50 million cubic meters of water annually, an amount doubled in a 2021 commitment that expired in 2025.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Water discharging from a desalination plant into the Zalmon River and into the Sea of Galilee, March 4, 2026.
Hackathon, held at Google’s offices, with joint teams from Mekorot and Google Cloud

Turning ideas into products: Mekorot and Google Cloud's innovation hackathon

Areas examined included improving the reliability of water supply, streamlining operational and control processes

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Mekorot Chairman Moshe Shimoni

Mekorot raises NIS 1.75 billion after bond offering draws NIS 3 billion in demand

Mekorot Chairman Moshe Shimoni, "The fundraising will allow Mekorot to continue its critical investment program for developing Israel's water sector."

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Mekorot, announced that it is acquiring the municipal wastewater treatment plants serving Ashkelon and Netivot

Mekorot acquires wastewater facilities in Ashkelon and Netivot to support southern growth

Acting Mekorot CEO Danny Sofer, “A modern water sector does not end with water supply; it also includes treatment, reuse, and infrastructure management at the highest level."

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Water diplomacy during the Abraham Accords: Building trust through shared resources - opinion

Water, as a critical shared resource, has the potential to bridge divides and foster cooperation.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024ByNOAM BEDEIN
Havasu City Mayor Cal Sheehy with the author and his sons, as part of the year-long emissary mission ‘Agents of Hope’ across North and Central America.

Mekorot receives certification for operational resilience

The national water company maintained service during recent crises, earning recognition for its emergency preparedness and setting new standards for resilience in Israel's water infrastructure.

OCTOBER 15, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
From right to left: CPA Elad Navon, CEO of Modi'in Water Corporation, Haim Bibas, Mayor of Modi'in-Maccabim-Reut and head of The Federation of Local Authorities in Israel, Gabi Yankovitz, CEO of Arad, Regev Yanay, VP Sales and Marketing - Israel at Arad.

The drastic increases did not escape us: Mey Eden jumps the prices

Market factors: The company is on the shelf and has an interest in showing an increase in revenues - potential sale of Mey Eden spurs price hikes.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024ByLIAT RON
Mey Eden Water dominates the water market with sales of approximately NIS 222 million in 2023 and a market share of approximately 38%

National water company to double water supply to southern Israel

Mekorot announces a significant investment to double water supply to southern Israel, enhancing agricultural support and regional development.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
"This plan is essential to meet the agricultural water needs as defined by government ministries". In the meeting with Minister Amsalem.

Mekorot expands its innovation activities with investment in startups Argu and Bimmatch

A major focus of these investments is water supply and quality, operations and maintenance, cybersecurity protection, energy management, and infrastructure maintenance.

AUGUST 12, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Mekorot VP of Engineering Yossi Yaacoby with Shani Daniel and Ido Deutsch from Argo

Running water 12 hours a week: Jerusalem residents protest shortage in Kafr 'Aqab

Water currently runs in the neighborhood's pipes around 12 hours a week, according to an ACRI report from the end of June, which cites residents.

JULY 21, 2024ByEVE YOUNG
View of Kafr 'Aqab and the abandoned Atarot Airport, north of Jerusalem, July 31, 2022.

Mekorot announces third-quarter net profit of NIS 57 million

Mekorot has shown strong results for the third quarter and in general. Operating profit increased by NIS 200 million' says Mekorot CEO Amit Lang.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Mekorot CEO, Amit Lang

Israel, India partner on water-based startup accelerator

The objective will see both Indian and Israeli participants take part in a comprehensive water technology accelerator program.

AUGUST 10, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A municipal worker cleans the street in front of a bilboard displaying Indian and Israeli flags for PM Netanyahu's visit, Ahmedabad, India, January 2018

Mekorot to draw up master plan for Dominican Republic water sector

Luis Abinader, “highlighted Israel’s expertise in water management

JUNE 27, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
Mekorot and the Dominican Republic’s water company sign a water deal on Monday, June 26.

Turkish CEO to address Tel Aviv water security conference

Istanbul water company CEO to discuss how country managed water resources after massive earthquake.

JUNE 24, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
In the Negev Desert, Israeli innovation offers the world ways to build resilient crops, water technologies, clean energy and other tools. Shown here, a solar energy field.