Water
Mekorot signs five-year collective agreement with wage increases of over 20%
The agreement includes NIS 13,000 in cumulative signing bonuses per employee, an excellence bonus equivalent to one month’s salary, higher pensionable pay and new career advancement tracks.
Mekorot CEO: Understanding the problem is key to finding solutions
Israel unearths 2,000-year-old section of Jerusalem aqueduct that brought water to Temple Mount
The morning habit that helps your health – but severely harms your teeth
Global water reserves decline as river discharge falls to 35-year low in 2025, WMO report shows
According to the WMO State of Global Water Resources Report, the water cycle has become “erratic and unpredictable” over the past few years.
Foreign hackers targeted Colorado water systems in August, governor's office says
The hackers managed to change equipment settings, including disabling remote access and alarms and altering pumping cycles, Colorado Governor Polis' spokesperson Ally Sullivan said.
It is hot outside, but this is why you shouldn't you give a young baby water
In the first few months, breast milk or formula provides the necessary fluids. Giving water too early can impair eating and even cause dangerous electrolyte imbalances.
Kinneret takes hit as water level drops amidst Israel's desalination plant shutdowns
With desalination plants sidelined, the Sea of Galilee was once again forced to supply the national water network.
Water sector 'fully stable' following assessment, reservoirs to be filled over weekend
The announcement follows shutdowns at Israel's desalination plants amid high seawater turbidity, with plants in Ashkelon and Ashdod still inoperative as of Friday.
Beyond missiles: Why Israel’s civilian infrastructure needs stronger defenses - editorial
Israel’s strength is measured not only by whether it can strike its enemies or intercept their weapons, but by whether ordinary life can continue under pressure.
Iran retaliates on US bases as Russia assists in missile tech development
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.
Israeli agriculture at risk ahead of High Holy Days as desalination systems remain nonfunctional
The Water Authority and the Energy and Infrastructure Ministry said Tuesday morning that after the facilities operated overnight, most were shut down again after seawater turbidity rose.
Battle over Ein Jones spring: NIS 2M project sparks controversy
A NIS 2M project to restore the dangerous Ein Jones spring site near Hamat Gader has closed it for four months, triggering fierce local opposition.
Water restrictions continue into second day as most Israeli desalination plants shut down again
In areas experiencing localized supply problems, the scope of water use will be reduced as needed, while the Water Authority's operations center addresses individual disruptions.
