Mekorot controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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Allegations of unequal water access in the West Bank
Human-rights organizations and international bodies have criticized Mekorot’s role in West Bank water infrastructure, alleging that Israeli settlements receive preferential access while Palestinian communities face restrictions, permit requirements, shortages, and dependence on purchased water. The issue is embedded in the wider legal and political dispute over occupation, the Oslo water arrangements, and control of natural resources.
Water-supply interruptions affecting Gaza
During the Gaza war, reports that Mekorot lines supplying a substantial share of Gaza’s drinking water were periodically shut down generated criticism over the humanitarian consequences of interruptions to essential infrastructure. The allegations concern the company’s position within Israel’s state-controlled water system and the broader conduct of the conflict.