36 Million Additional Cubic Meters of Water to Be Allocated to North as Part of Ensuring Food Security
Israel's Water Authority approved 36 million cubic meters of additional water for farmers in the Upper Galilee and Golan Heights to ensure food security.
Jerusalem, 25 May, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s Water Authority approved additional water for farmers in the Upper Galilee and the Golan Heights. Water additions totaling approximately 36 million cubic meters were approved for farmers in the Upper Galilee and the Golan Heights, with the aim of strengthening the continuity of agricultural production, coping with the effects of climate change, and maintaining Israel’s food security.
According to the decision, an additional 24 million cubic meters will be allocated to Upper Galilee farmers, an additional 5.7 million cubic meters will be allocated for irrigating peatlands, and 7 million cubic meters will be allocated for agriculture in the Golan Heights. These allocations will increase the stability of agricultural activity in the region, while preserving the flow in the streams for the benefit of the entire public.
The decision was made after examining the state of water sources and agricultural needs in the region, water supply capabilities, and long-term impacts on the national water economy.
“The ongoing strengthening of alternative water sources, the expansion of the desalination system, the rehabilitation of wastewater, and investments in transmission infrastructure, carried out by the Water Authority in recent years, allow flexibility in managing allocations for various uses and providing supplements for agricultural consumption, while preserving the natural water sources in the area,” said the Agriculture Ministry. “At the same time, the Water Authority continues to regularly monitor the condition of natural water sources and formulate long-term solutions to ensure a regular water supply for all consumers, for household, agricultural, and nature needs.”
