The Scarcest Resource in the Middle East is Trust: How Water Management Could be a building block towards peace.
The war between Israel and Hamas is unfolding into a humanitarian catastrophe. Water is the most precious resource for Gaza, and it is in short supply. Ground water supplies are sparse, and Israel controls inflow into Gaza. To punish Hamas, Israel temporarily turned off the taps which led to further humanitarian emergencies. Israel has mastered scarce water resource technology, including de-salinization. This technology could come to Gaza, but it is not. Why? Clive Lipchin joins us to share his expertise on how this technology could greatly help the people of Gaza, and he explains why it hasn't been brought in it yet. Clive Lipchin is a renowned environmental scientist and water resource management expert. Clive has dedicated his career to addressing water-related challenges in arid regions, particularly in the Middle East. He founded and currently directs the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies' Center for Transboundary Water Management, an institution recognized for its innovative work in cross-border water management and cooperation between Israelis, Palestinians and Jordanians. Throughout his career, Lipchin has actively promoted regional collaboration on water-related issues, seeking to foster peace and sustainability through shared water resources. His work has earned him international acclaim and has made a significant impact on the field of environmental science and peacebuilding in the Middle East. Follow Dr. Bob On Twitter: @ProfessorHuish