Israel desalination

Water sector 'fully stable' following assessment, reservoirs to be filled over weekend

The announcement follows shutdowns at Israel's desalination plants amid high seawater turbidity, with plants in Ashkelon and Ashdod still inoperative as of Friday.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Water discharging from a desalination plant into the Zalmon River and into the Sea of Galilee, March 4, 2026.

Beyond missiles: Why Israel’s civilian infrastructure needs stronger defenses - editorial

Israel’s strength is measured not only by whether it can strike its enemies or intercept their weapons, but by whether ordinary life can continue under pressure.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2026|ByJPOST EDITORIAL

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.

Israeli agriculture at risk ahead of High Holy Days as desalination systems remain nonfunctional

The Water Authority and the Energy and Infrastructure Ministry said Tuesday morning that after the facilities operated overnight, most were shut down again after seawater turbidity rose.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2026|ByMOSHE COHEN

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.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, HODAYA RAN

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.

AUGUST 31, 2026ByHODAYA RAN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Gov't approves plan to boost desalinated water production using private companies

The overarching goal of the new plan is to enable the State of Israel to produce 2.3 billion cubic meters of desalinated water per year by 2050, and 2,75 billion cubic meters per year by 2075.

JUNE 8, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

General view of the Israeli largest desalination plant on the Mediterranean Sea, in Ashdod on . The facility is located in Ashkelon, not far from the northern border of the Gaza Strip. In the first phase of operation, it is meant to supply 100 million cubic meters of water a year.

Mekorot and Water Authority launch desalinated water project to Kinneret

The project, one of the most significant infrastructure projects in recent years, will maintain the level of Lake Kinneret even in years when the natural rainfall is lower than average.

DECEMBER 27, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Water flowing from the carrier to Nahal Zalmon, on its way to fill Lake Kinneret

Israel, Jordan to sign UAE-mediated energy and water agreement

The agreement is meant to help Israel and Jordan deal with the challenges of climate change.

NOVEMBER 17, 2021ByLAHAV HARKOV

Nature provides inspiration for researchers developing selective membranes

Current synthetic membranes are effectively microscopic sieves, but Technion researchers hope that in the future they will be able to choose which molecules to let through.

JULY 19, 2020ByDONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS