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.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, HODAYA RAN
Infrastructure works along the shoreline of the Sea of Galilee as the Water Authority and the national water company Mekorot prepare to increase the flow of desalinated water pumped from desalination plants in Ashkelon and Rishon Lezion into the lake, northern Israel, February 27, 2026.
Infrastructure works along the shoreline of the Sea of Galilee as the Water Authority and the national water company Mekorot prepare to increase the flow of desalinated water pumped from desalination plants in Ashkelon and Rishon Lezion into the lake, northern Israel, February 27, 2026.

Water restrictions imposed throughout Israel amid nationwide supply disruption

The warning came amid an unusual disruption to Israel’s national water network, after five of the country’s six desalination facilities shut down.

|ByHODAYA RAN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Rehabilitating water channels and transforming them into attractive spaces for hiking and camping. The Eastern Jordan Canal.

Nature protection project aims to revitalize northern springs and landscapes

Initiative led by the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel seeks to turn post-war environmental rehabilitation into a broader driver for regional development.

|ByMAYA PELACH, ZAVIT
Mekorot – International Water Powerhouse.

Mekorot reports higher 2nd quarter profit, but regulatory changes weigh on 2026 results

National water company posts NIS 243 million net profit in Q2, while regulatory changes led to a further NIS 83 million decline in the value of its assets during the first half of the year

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Mekorot’s Shira Singer on the future of water infrastructure

Ahead of the national water company's 90th anniversary, Shira Singer explains why the tech revolution is a matter of life-saving stability and human empowerment.

MARCH 26, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH MEKOROT
Michal Livshits VP, Financial Planning & Business Analysis, Check Point & Shira Singer, Head of Digital Customer Experience, Mekorot

Shira Singer pushes Israel’s water sector into a new technological era

Ahead of the Women Leaders' Summit 2026, Mekorot’s Head of Digital Customer Experience reflects on AI, digital transformation, and the challenge of modernizing a traditional industry

MARCH 23, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH MEKOROT
Shira Singer, Head of Digital Customer Experience in the Technology Division at Mekorot

Israel launches historic project to send desalinated water into Sea of Galilee

New Reverse Carrier system will send up to 5,000 cubic meters of desalinated water per hour into the lake by early summer, as officials cite climate pressures and wartime conditions.

MARCH 5, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An aerial view of the Kinneret. To the casual observer, the lake, also known as the Sea of Galilee, appears to be a rare environmental success story in an era of climate uncertainty.

Mekorot to invest NIS 800 million in doubling water supply to Eilat

"This is enormous news that will drive growth across the entire region and surrounding communities," says Infrastructure and Energy Minister Eli Cohen

JANUARY 28, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
(R to L) Daniel Soffer Mekorot Acting CEO, Eli Cohen Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Eli Lankri Mayor of Eilat, Andre Uzan Chairman of the Board of Directors

Environmental cooperation emerges as cornerstone for Middle East peace, experts say

Shared environmental needs could succeed in creating stability in the Middle East, experts say

JANUARY 27, 2026BySTEPHANIE L. FREID
An aerial view of the Jordan River flowing along the border between Israel and Jordan. Environmental experts are pushing for a plan that could build environmentally sustainable interdependence among countries in the region.

Hashomer HaChadash CEO speaks at 'Post' Washington Conference

“We have an opportunity to build a new story for Israel and for the Middle East”

DECEMBER 11, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Yoel Zilberman, CEO and Founder of HaShomer HaChadash

Mekorot Reports Net Profit of Approximately NIS 232 Million for the First Nine Months of 2025

EBITDA for the first nine months of 2025 rose by about 17% to approximately NIS 1.16 billion, compared to about NIS 993 million in the same period last year.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Amit Lang, CEO of Mekorot

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.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.”

OCTOBER 1, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025ByRONNIE ROSENMAN
Amit Lang, CEO of Mekorot