Water a thwarted conduit in West Bank conflicts

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RAMALLAH, West Bank – A drought in the West Bank is leaving the conflict-riddled region thirsty for change, Reuters reports. As Israelis experience “unprecedented shortages,” residential wells in drought-stricken Palestinian regions continue to dry up. Decreased rainfall and Israel’s tightening grip on water use add kindling to the political tinderbox.

Read more about hydropolitics in the Middle East here.

Source: Reuters