Focus on the Jordan Valley

"Ibrahim Sawafteh, the head of the Bardala Livestock Development Association, told Al-Monitor, 'Water is the lifeblood of the Jordan Valley. Without enough water, life becomes impossible for farmers, especially from April to November each year, given the high temperatures.' ”

Struggle for water continues in Palestine’s Jordan Valley

REUTERS/Mohamad TorokmanPalestinians stand by a fence as they look at Israeli water pipes in the Jordan Valley, Israeli-occupied West Bank, Aug. 21, 2019.

REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman

Palestinians stand by a fence as they look at Israeli water pipes in the Jordan Valley, Israeli-occupied West Bank, Aug. 21, 2019.