Water

Suspected Iranian cyberattack targets US water supply

US officials investigating wave of cyber intrusions targeting water utilities across seven states, The New York Times reports.

New longitudinal study:

No evidence fluoridated water causes lower IQ

Massive longitudinal study examines effect of fluoridated water on individuals from infancy through old age, finds no relationship between fluoridated water and lower IQ or cognitive decline.

Sen. John Fetterman

'Iran spent billions to destroy Israel instead of on water'

Pennsylvania Senator notes that the money Iran put into its nuclear weapons program could have gone toward solving the country's water crisis as water is on the verge of running out in Tehran.

Parashat Toldot:

Water

Water has been a defining component of Israel’s history, from Noah’s flood through the lives of our Patriarchs to our own time. It is part of the symbiotic connexion between the Jewish nation and the Land of Israel. As the Land has welcomed its nation back home, so the nation has rejuvenated the Land.

Jordan and Israel to renew joint project?

Following ceasefire with Hamas, Jordanian government examines renewing project under which Israel and Jordan would trade desalinated water for solar power.

Israel repairing water lines to Gaza

As part of preparations for the invasion of Gaza City, Israel is repairing two water lines to the southern Gaza Strip with approval from the political echelon, in anticipation of mass evacuations.

Water crisis in Iran

Netanyahu to Iranians: Take to the streets, we stand with you

In message to the Iranian people, Israeli PM lays blame for Iran's water crisis on the Iranian regime, offers Israel's assistance in overcoming the water crisis when the ayatollahs no longer stand in the way.

Drought, mismanagement

Iran's water crisis reaches new heights

A sharp decline in rainfall, misallocation of water, and outdated infrastructure have brought Iran to a severe water crisis. More than 2,000 villages are receiving water via tankers, and residents are protesting against the government, while the Iranian president warns of an "unimaginable situation."

Sa'ar:

Israel to provide drinking water systems to Ukraine

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar informed Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel, Yevgen Korniychuk, that Israel will provide drinking water systems to serve hundreds of thousands of people in areas affected by Russian bombings.

Here's what happened when Israel removed fluoride from tap water

RFK Jr. wants fluoride out of drinking water. Israel has a decade of lessons to offer.

Israel denounces Human Rights Watch report on Gaza water supply

The Foreign Ministry spokesman has published a rebuttal of several claims made by a recent report claiming that Israel is depriving Gazans of water.

Water prices in Israel to rise 3.4% starting January

The average family is expected to pay an additional five NIS monthly; price hike due to cost of desalination and infrastructure.

Jordan requests that Israel extend water agreement

Israel weighing options after Jordan request to extend increased water supply agreement.

Israel considers ending water deal with Jordan

Israel is considering ending the deal to supply Jordan with water due to Jordanian criticism of the war in Gaza.

Israel has quickly reverted to its bad old policies

Victory is once again not taking center stage. Opinion.

The Great Whale, Sukkot and Simchat Torah

The whale of Messiah's time and the water libation are connected.

Who by fire, who by water…

"And repentance and prayer and charity reverse the evil of the decree”.

Energy Min.: 'We'll augment water and electricity in Samaria'

Energy Min. Katz visits Samaria, holds working meeting on improving water, electricity infrastructure in the area.

Making salty water sweet:

New breakthrough boosts crop growth

Ariel University designs new desalination method to leave critical nutrients in the water, aiding agriculture.

China’s Mars rover finds evidence of water on Mars

Researchers find stunning new confirmation that Mars recently had water that could have supported life.

Energy and Water Security with New Texas-Israel Partnership

Partnership between Texas-based and Israeli-based companies on their way to solving two of Israel’s most severe economic insecurities.

Beshalach: Preparing for Sinai

Israel's first Chief Rabbi: How were the Mitzvot of Marah a prelude to receiving the Torah?

Israel, Jordan sign MoU on water-for-energy deal

The deal was first announced in November of last year, and the MoU was signed at the COP27 climate summit in Egypt.

Home water prices to rise 3.5%

Following rise in electricity prices, Israeli households will see 3.5% rise in price of water.

Iranians are being killed for seeking water. Where is Biden?

Iran is imitating Chinese oppression. Biden should not ignore the Human Rights abuses.Opinion.

Bennett: Israel crushed Covid

Bennett exuberant over his success over the Delta variant, and aims to tackle climate change and the cold war.

'Bennett doubling Jordan's water supply, gets nothing in return'

Former PM attacks new agreement which will see the annual water supply from Israel to Jordan being doubled.

Watch: Boaters, farmers fight it out over water rights

Amid a national drought, farmers and boat operators near an artificial damn, fight over rights to the water.

Watch: Protesters killed by Iranian police as riots spread

Severe water shortage in Iran has forced residents into the streets with security forces firing at crowds as bloodshed ensues.

US welcomes Israel-Jordan trade agreement

State Dep't: Deal "will support the Palestinian people by allowing increased trade between Jordan and the West Bank."

Lapid: We'll double amount of water given to Jordan

Israel agrees to sell 50 million additional cubic meters of water this year, vastly increase Jordanian exports to Judea and Samaria.

Bennett okays increase in amount of water Israel sells to Jordan

Israel to sell an additional 50 million cubic meters of water per year under PM Bennett's new directive.

Watch: Egyptian journalist threatens to destroy Ethiopia

Egyptian and Ethiopian officials exchange barbs in spat over controversial diversion of drinking water.

Weekly Torah study: Chukat

Water plays a major role in this week's parasha.

Amb. Erdan hosts International Water Day event

Israel’s Ambassador to the United States and United Nations Gilad Erdan hosts event highlighting innovative water reuse technologies.

Israeli technology to save lives of Colombian children

Israel donates machines which 'extract' drinking water from the air to drought-stricken Colombian state.

'People are choking under the financial difficulties'

Intelligence Min. Cohen discusses cost of water, says new law must be implemented. 'If Water Min. wants, he can go through the Knesset.'

Cabinet discusses cyber attack on water infrastructure

Iranian cyber attack on Israel's water infrastructure crosses red lines, defies ethical codes, senior officials say.

Israeli researchers transform tap water into corona disinfectant

Researchers from Bar-Ilan U develop method based on tap water they say can eliminate bacteria and kill viruses.

Israeli water tech inaugurated in Gaza

Israeli-manufactured "GEN-M" machine that converts air into drinking water inaugurated in Gaza neighborhood, after army approves transfer.

High levels of lead found in much of Canada's water supply

A third of homes have drinking water that exceeded the national guideline limit in study.

Israeli technology to solve Uzbekistan's water crisis?

Uzbekistan signs MOU with Israel’s Watergen to fight water shortage.

800 liters of water - from air

Israeli technology converts air into water for residents in northern Colombia.

US and Iran train on jet-skis for possible Gulf conflict

Revolutionary Guards fleet operates dozens of such vehicles, also US Marine Commando unit Sea Lions recently put more into service.

Tzomet Institute approves hot water on Shabbat in 2 resorts

For first time, Tzomet Institute grants technological approval to Shabbat hot water system for two guest houses in Israel.

Tap water in haredi city of Modi'in Illit gets green light

Health Ministry tells residents: Testing shows tap water safe to drink again.

Watch: Rescue from 'water trap'

Two drivers and one passenger safely rescued from jeeps swept away by current in Nahal Hilazon.

Energy Minister:

'Judea, Samaria residents will no longer suffer water problems'

Energy Minister at new water drilling in Samaria with council head Yossi Dagan. 'Another stage in solving water supply to area residents.'

Amid tensions, Jordan asks Israel for more water

Jordan asks Israel for increase in water allocation due to severe drought in the kingdom.

Drought expected for sixth year in a row

Water Authority chairman warns of economic, ecological effects of continuing drought. 'Climate crisis already here.'

Watch: Infusing water into Golan rivers

Israel Nature and Parks Authority, Water Authority and Mekorot begin pumping clean water to Golan rivers to reduce pollutant concentrations.

Water company shuts tap due to suspicious test result

Water company says business as usual after closing tap due to abnormal test result.

Life on Mars? Large body of liquid water found on Red Planet

Scientists announce discovery of 12 mile wide underground lake of liquid water on Mars, say other bodies of water possible.

Israel for the world: Dealing with the global water crisis

Water activist and New York Times bestselling author, Seth M. Siegel, discusses how Israel is dealing with its own water problems.

Judea Samaria water:

Energy Minister against Defense Ministry

Energy Minister Steinitz criticizes Defense Ministry conduct in attempts to solve water shortage, 'I couldn't understand their bureaucracy.'

Study: Desalinated water increases chance of heart disease

Large-scale study finds increase in heart disease due to desalination. State thought to change desalination method, but nothing done so far.

PA official: Israel stealing our water

Adviser to PA cabinet leader accuses Israel of deliberately restricting Arabs' rights to water.

Water theft in Judea, Samaria:

'Our deterrence is zero - we don't have resources'

Civil Admin. aims to bring more water to Judea and Samaria amid massive theft. 'Arab farmers use huge amounts of water they don't pay for.'

Netanyahu: My unprecedented offer to Iran

PM offer to help solve Iran's water crisis, launches Farsi website with plans for water recycling.

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