Water and the control of water resources is one of critical issues in the Mediterranean region and, more specifically, in the Middle East. Since the beginning of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, water resources have not met the basic needs of the inhabitants. The escalation of the conflict has exacerbated the problem in recent years, and for the Palestinians it has become impossible to become connected to the system or to dig wells beyond a certain depth. Further aggravating the situation regarding the exploitation of water resources, particularly in the Palestinian case, is the inefficiency of the distribution system, antiquated and in poor condition, along with a disastrous sewerage system that allows only very limited use of recycled goods.<\/p>\n
After more than thirty years, around 180 villages in the West Bank are still not connected to a distribution system and approximately 75% of Palestinian cities and villages receive water for only a few hours a week. In order to maintain reserves, the population is forced to store water in bins and other containers, which often present health and sanitary risks. Domestic water consumption in recent years has been in the range of 20-35 liters per day, far below the 150 liters established as a minimum daily norm by the World Health Organization (WHO).<\/p>\n