Water

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Background of the 1967 War
Here is some important context about the events that led up to the 1967 War between Israel and the surrounding Arab states.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/KqS8BQDjYpw?list=PL-DNOnmKkUaagpJX65dCjPHf2gzdZ9LqR

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Water recycling
Israel treats 92 percent of its wastewater and reuses 75 percent in agriculture, the highest rate in the world.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jennifer-schwab/israel-is-the-unsung-hero_b_9212810.html

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Drip irrigation benefits
Through the use of innovative irrigation techniques, Israeli farms have increased water efficiency to 90 percent, compared to 64 percent with traditional irrigation.

http://www.israel21c.org/whats-next-for-drip-irrigation/

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Israeli-Palestinian water agreements
Israelis are providing water to Palestinians, not stealing it. In fact, Israel gives significantly more than it agreed to under the Oslo Accords.

http://missingpeace.eu/en/wp-content/uploads-pmpeace1/2013/01/MT_Lauro-Burkart.pdf

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Palestinian water shortages
Some Palestinian communities unfortunately do face water shortages, because their government has failed to maintain their water systems, will not cooperate with Israel, and refuses to make its water usage more efficient.

https://besacenter.org/perspectives-papers/truth-behind-palestinian-water-libels/

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Electricity in Gaza
The lack of electricity in Gaza is caused by a variety of factors, including a lack of stable Palestinian leadership. This article briefly summarizes the complicated situation on the ground.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2018/02/05/who-is-responsible-for-solving-gazas-massive-electricity-crisis/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.087818d8b929

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