Water

Iraq, Turkey sign deal on Iraqi water infrastructure projects

The initial batch of projects will include three water harvesting dams and three land reclamation initiatives, according to an Iraqi water resources official.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein attend a press conference in Baghdad, Iraq November 2, 2025.
Mekorot CEO Amit Lang.

Mekorot CEO: Israel leads in water tech, expanding global projects in Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan

(L-R): Amit Lang, Ofer Yannay

No. 36: Ofer Yannay and Amit Lang: Leaders in renewable energy and innovation

Desalinated water flows into Israel’s “reverse” water carrier. Photo by Itai Dodi,

Kinneret Lake replenished with desalinated water in world-first project


Kosher water: Strauss Water launches Tami 4 device dedicated to Sabbath observers

For the first time in Israel, a water bar for daily use, including Sabbaths and holidays, fully compliant with Jewish law and certified Mehadrin by Badatz Rubin for the strictest halachic standards.

Tami4 Tami4Shabbat brings good news for Sabbath observers

Strauss Water brings good news for Shabbat observers: Launches tami4shabbat

The company is expanding its product range and is launching a kosher-for-Shabbat and holiday water dispenser for use throughout the week, with strict certification from Badatz Mehadrin Rubin.

tami4shabbat

Iraq's water crisis reveals ancient secrets buried for 2,300 years

Drought at Mosul Dam reservoir exposes 40 Hellenistic-era tombs with clay coffins near lost city ruins, as water levels drop to lowest since 1933 due to regional water shortages.

A tomb recently uncovered by Kurdish archaeologists near the Mosul dam.

Unbelievable: This is the amount of sugar in flavored water

When we see a bottle labeled "flavored water," it seems like a light, refreshing choice, almost like plain water with a hint of flavor — but in reality, it’s usually a sugar-rich drink.

Flavored water

60 years since the founding of Netafim: President Herzog visited Kibbutz Hatzerim

President Herzog visited the place where the company was founded, which since its establishment has become the largest irrigation company in the world.

Netafim’s President and CEO, Gaby Miodownik, presented the president with the first dripper developed by the company

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.

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

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urges Iranians to fight for freedom, promising Israeli solutions to Iran's water crisis once Iran is free.

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

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

Prime Minister Netanyahu urges Iranians to fight for freedom, promising Israeli solutions to Iran's water crisis once Iran is free.

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

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

Authorities assured swimmers that the water is still safe to swim in.

Botryococcus braunii causes Sea of Galilee to turn red.

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.