Water

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.
 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a meeting in Ilam, Iran, June 12, 2025.

'What an illusion': Iran's president mocks Netanyahu's vow to help country with water crisis

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to international media on the Gaza war, in Jerusalem, August 10, 2025

Netanyahu vows Israeli help on water crisis once Iran is liberated from ‘tyrants of Tehran’

Botryococcus braunii causes Sea of Galilee to turn red.

First plague? Sea of Galilee turns blood red due to algae pigmentation


How can you make Dubai chocolate without pistachio? Elite thought of something

Israel’s tastiest news – here are some of the new products that have arrived on store shelves for the summer.

Dubai Chocolate, Elite

1,800-year-old Roman water system unearthed at Zerzevan Castle, Turkey

The site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Temporary List in 2020.

1,800-year-old Roman water system unearthed at Zerzevan Castle, Turkey.

Iranian president says country is on brink of dire water crisis

Faced with resource mismanagement and over-consumption, Iran has faced recurrent electricity, gas and water shortages during peak demand months.

 REGARDING THE potential renewal of nuclear talks with the US, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian faces criticism internally from conservative and radical-conservative factions, says the writer.

IGUDAN and Mekorot inaugurate the national education and innovation center for water

The new national center, part of IGUDAN’s tech incubator, will open in 2026. Mekorot CEO: "We lead globally." IGUDAN Chair: "Our focus remains on education and innovation."

Minister Eli Cohen and senior officials from Mekorot and IGUDAN at the inauguration of the National Education and Innovation Center for Water

Iran considering relocating its capital over severe water shortage - report

At least 20 of Iran’s 31 provinces are now suffering a water crisis.

The Amir Kabir dam along the Karaj river in Iran's northern Alborz mountain range is pictured on June 1, 2025.

The perfect hydration guide: How to build drinking habits that will change your day?

An extra bottle at the right time, a well-timed sip when needed – how can proper hydration go from a daily challenge to a habit that works for us?

 How do we take something we know is important and make it a natural part of our day?

Israel to open Shafdan water education and innovation hub in 2026

Construction is slated to begin early next year, with the first cohort of researchers and entrepreneurs expected to move in during the second half of 2026.  

 IGUDAN and Mekorot to establish a National Center for Water Education and Innovation at the Shafdan wastewater treatment complex near Rishon LeZion.

Including a Halachic solution: What did we think of this water bar?

HDS Water recently launched the Spirit Plus, an advanced water bar that includes a function for those who observe kosher laws. Our tester is already in love. And you?

Spirit Plus

A study reveals beverages hydrating better than water

Beverages with small amounts of sugar, fat, or protein help maintain hydration longer.

 Milk, orange juice, and tea hydrate better than water, study finds.

Saltwater and UV alchemy: Researchers develop eco-friendly gold extraction method

The new technique eliminates toxic chemicals by using a common disinfectant and a recyclable polymer to recover gold from electronic waste.

 Saltwater and UV alchemy: Researchers develop eco-friendly gold extraction method. Illustration.

Gaza faces a man-made drought as water systems collapse, UNICEF says

UNICEF also reported a 50% increase in children aged six months to 5 years admitted for treatment of malnutrition from April to May in Gaza, and half a million people going hungry.

 A Palestinian carries water amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip February 4, 2025