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Water desalination
Israelis are finding creative solutions to drought that can help make sure people all over the world have access to clean water.

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Israeli technology in Africa
Today, over 1 million people in Africa have access to clean water and energy thanks to Israeli technology.

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Israeli technology empowering African villages
Innovation Africa is using Israeli technology to empower people in African villages.

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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.

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Innovating Fish
An Israeli scientist developed a hybrid fish that thrives in hot, salty waters. Using fish ponds in the Negev desert, Israeli fish farmers now produce ten times more fish than they would with a traditional pond.

http://www.israel21c.org/israelis-helping-to-perfect-fish-farming-in-the-desert/

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Water desalination and conservation
In the 1960s Israel began converting sea water into fresh water with the invention of desalination. Israel’s desalination plant in the city of Ashkelon is the largest such facility in the world, and as of 2019, up to 80 percent of Israel’s domestic water comes from desalination.

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/how-israel-used-desalination-to-address-its-water-shortage-1.3959532

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Recycling Water in a Desert
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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.

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Drip irrigation around the world
The Israeli company Netafim pioneered the use of drip irrigation in agriculture. Drip irrigation helps conserve water, improves crop yields and helps protect the environment all over the world.

http://www.thetower.org/3577-israeli-delivers-drip-irrigation-systems-to-help-relieve-drought-in-paraguay/

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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.

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Emergency Relief around the World
With decades of expertise in emergency response, Israel is among the first on the scene helping victims of natural disasters all over the world.

http://mfa.gov.il/MFA/ForeignPolicy/Aid/Pages/Israel_on_frontline_international_aid.aspx

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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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Israel-Iran Water Cooperation
From 1962-1979 most water projects in Iran were managed by Israelis, but after the Islamic Revolution they were kicked out. Could a looming water crisis lead to peace and a return to this historic cooperation?

https://www.tabletmag.com/jewish-news-and-politics/193549/iran-water-crisis

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Israeli water tech in Flint
Israelis are helping the people of Flint, Michigan overcome the water crisis in their community.

https://www.jpost.com/Jpost-Tech/Business-and-Innovation/Watergen-partners-with-Flint-Michigan-where-water-quality-is-third-world-596049

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