Water Sector

Against the backdrop of recent desalination plant shutdowns, reports by former State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman highlight persistent vulnerabilities in Israel's water sector regarding pollution, cyberattacks, and climate change.

Water company Mekorot reported a 291% surge in net profit to 243 million shekels for Q2 2026. However, the company warns it may halt new development projects due to an ongoing dispute with the Water Authority.