Water

Ancient water reservoirs discovered at Red Sea's Port of Aydhab site near Egypt-Sudan border

Archaeological surveys of the site also revealed the foundations of residential buildings, watchtowers, and service facilities located nearby.

JUNE 10, 2026|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

Water reservoir found at the ancient Red Sea port site of Aydhab in Egypt, June 9, 2026.

General view of the Israeli largest desalination plant on the Mediterranean Sea, in Ashdod on . The facility is located in Ashkelon, not far from the northern border of the Gaza Strip. In the first phase of operation, it is meant to supply 100 million cubic meters of water a year.

Gov't approves plan to boost desalinated water production using private companies

The overarching goal of the new plan is to enable the State of Israel to produce 2.3 billion cubic meters of desalinated water per year by 2050, and 2,75 billion cubic meters per year by 2075.

JUNE 8, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

HERE IN Israel, wells and cisterns are everywhere – set into hillsides, hidden under fig trees, tucked behind stone walls in ancient agricultural terraces. Sometimes you can see them. More often you walk right past.

Hiking in the Holy Land: Where the women drew water

Turning back the pages of history, wells appear in the Torah from almost the beginning. As we hike, the signs of that older world are everywhere.

JUNE 6, 2026|BySUSANNAH SCHILD

The dishwasher mistake everyone makes, and why it may affect your health

The dishwasher does not fully clean itself. It washes dishes, but some food residue does not magically disappear.

MAY 29, 2026|ByDR. ITAY GAL

Iran considering relocating its capital over severe water shortage - report

At least 20 of Iran’s 31 provinces are now suffering a water crisis.

JULY 24, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

The Amir Kabir dam along the Karaj river in Iran's northern Alborz mountain range is pictured on June 1, 2025.

The perfect hydration guide: How to build drinking habits that will change your day?

An extra bottle at the right time, a well-timed sip when needed – how can proper hydration go from a daily challenge to a habit that works for us?

JULY 24, 2025ByIN COLLABORATION WITH NEVIOT

How do we take something we know is important and make it a natural part of our day?

Israel to open Shafdan water education and innovation hub in 2026

Construction is slated to begin early next year, with the first cohort of researchers and entrepreneurs expected to move in during the second half of 2026.

JULY 18, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

IGUDAN and Mekorot to establish a National Center for Water Education and Innovation at the Shafdan wastewater treatment complex near Rishon LeZion.

Including a Halachic solution: What did we think of this water bar?

HDS Water recently launched the Spirit Plus, an advanced water bar that includes a function for those who observe kosher laws. Our tester is already in love. And you?

JULY 7, 2025ByWALLA! HOME, DESIGN

A study reveals beverages hydrating better than water

Beverages with small amounts of sugar, fat, or protein help maintain hydration longer.

JULY 3, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Milk, orange juice, and tea hydrate better than water, study finds.

Saltwater and UV alchemy: Researchers develop eco-friendly gold extraction method

The new technique eliminates toxic chemicals by using a common disinfectant and a recyclable polymer to recover gold from electronic waste.

JUNE 30, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Saltwater and UV alchemy: Researchers develop eco-friendly gold extraction method. Illustration.

Gaza faces a man-made drought as water systems collapse, UNICEF says

UNICEF also reported a 50% increase in children aged six months to 5 years admitted for treatment of malnutrition from April to May in Gaza, and half a million people going hungry.

JUNE 20, 2025ByREUTERS