Water in israel
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.
Water restrictions imposed throughout Israel amid nationwide supply disruption
Nature protection project aims to revitalize northern springs and landscapes
Mekorot reports higher 2nd quarter profit, but regulatory changes weigh on 2026 results
Joint Iran-Hezbollah strike could paralyze Israel’s energy lifelines, Alma Center warns
Israel’s reliance on a small number of offshore rigs, desalination plants and ports leaves vital services vulnerable to a coordinated multi-domain assault,
Mekorot launches tender for solar and energy storage facilities at water reservoirs
The national water company plans to build up to 10 solar energy facilities with a combined generation capacity of about 100 megawatts.
Mekorot inaugurates new Shluhot Reservoir as part of NIS 600M water infrastructure project
The reservoir, named after former deputy prime minister David Levy, is part of a project that will connect Beit She'an, Emek HaMaayanot and the Jordan Valley to Israel's National Water System.
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.
Turning ideas into products: Mekorot, Commit, and Google Cloud's innovation hackathon
Areas examined included improving the reliability of water supply, streamlining operational and control processes
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."
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."
“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."
Mekorot reports strong core growth in 2025, but regulatory changes drive heavy net loss
Mekorot, posted solid underlying performance in 2025, but sweeping regulatory changes by the Water Authority pushed the company to report a significant net loss
Mekorot Acting CEO Danny Soffer spoke at the Israel Economic Conference 2026
Soffer spoke about the challenges facing Israel’s water sector in times of routine and emergency
