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.

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

Mekorot Chairman Moshe Shimoni

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

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


Arad Group Surpasses one million LoRa sensors in Israel

LoRa technology, a leading global standard in the IoT (Internet of Things) world, is recognized for its advanced capabilities, cost-effectiveness, and deployment flexibility.

Regev Yanai, VP of Sales and Marketing in Israel at Arad Group

Amit Lang Appointed CEO of Ackerstein Group

Lang stated he is honored to lead a company that “for 100 years has embodied Zionism, excellence, and innovation.”

Amit Lang, CEO of Mekorot

Mekorot CEO: Israel leads world in water tech, expands global role in Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan

At JPost Diplomatic Conference, Amit Lang touts AI-driven innovation, global projects, and Israel’s water security

Amit Lang, CEO of Mekorot

Israel's water tech is the key to peace in the Middle East - opinion

Treated wastewater, brought to near drinking quality, along with drip irrigation covering three-quarters of its agriculture, has strengthened Israel’s position as a water power.

A TAXI driver splashes water on himself to cool down during a heat wave in Tehran last summer. A 40% drop in rainfall over recent months, coupled with excessive water use, has fueled the crisis, says the writer.

Mekorot’s war effort: It is time to invest in accelerated development of Israel's water economy

Amit Lang, CEO of Mekorot, reflects on the challenges and successes during wartime: “Water supply was not disrupted.”

Amit Lang, CEO of Mekorot

Mekorot's CEO: "Israel's ability to manage water resources has left the world in awe."

At the Maariv and Walla Economic Conference, CEO Amit Lang discussed the difficulties of war: "We worked under fire and made sure the water supply remained intact as usual."

 Amit Lang, CEO of Mekorot.

Mekorot launches advanced control center for Israel’s water management

New national control center ensures continuous monitoring, rapid emergency response, and cybersecurity.

  Modern monitoring systems can detect faults early, make real-time decisions, and activate backup and intervention mechanisms immediately.

'We continued to supply water to the North throughout the war'

Mekorot head discusses northern water infrastructure at Jpost Conference.

 Amit Lang, CEO of Mekorot

Revolution in Israel's water metering market

The installation of two million smart water meters across the country is nearing completion. This deployment benefits Israeli consumers, saving them approximately NIS 100 million annually.

 The meters not only ensure accurate consumption readings but also detect leaks and water loss

Mekorot reports 14% net income increase to NIS 166m. in Q1-3

Israel's national water company, Mekorot, achieved 95% of its development goals, amounting to approximately 1.2 billion shekels.

 Mekorot CEO Amit Lang