Israel/Palestine: Israelis and Palestinians Agree to Water Deal to Help Communities Suffering Chronic Shortages

Jul 13, 2017 | Joshua Mitnick, Los Angeles Times
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Israeli and Palestinian officials said Thursday they had agreed to a water-sharing plan to help Palestinian communities suffering chronic shortages, a goal included in a broader 2013 deal that involves Jordan. The water agreement was crucial for residents of the Israeli-occupied West Bank and the Gaza Strip, officials and analysts said.