Roots of the Water Conflict in the Middle East
The paper discusses the previous plans and events that were proposed as a solution to water conflict in the Middle East. It gives a view about the current situation and then discusses why all previous solutions have failed, due to many reasons [...]
Assessing the Pollution of the West Bank Water Resources
The paper discusses the pollution of water in the West Bank, by presenting facts about the increasing the salinity of the lower Jordan River, pollution from wastewater, wastewater quality, and wastewater treatment. It then shows the role of the Israeli colonies in [...]
Challenges for Sustainable Development in Palestine
Positioned at the crossroads of three continents, geographic Palestine is a tiny piece of land rich with biodiversity, fertile agricultural fields, and varied ecological systems. The preservation of this unique environmental interplay is a responsibility which lies equally upon the people of [...]
Dry Peace in the Middle East
The Middle East is one of the most water poor and water stressed regions of the globe. While the region is home to 5% of people of the world, it has less than 1% of its renewable fresh water. The paper discusses [...]
The Israeli Bulldozers Assassinate the Middle East Peace Process
Soon after its occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip in June 1967, Israel seized absolute control over the West Bank and Gaza Strip’s land and natural resources. From that time until today, Palestinians are permitted to use less than 15 [...]
The Potentials of GIS in Water Management and Conflict Resolution
The Middle East is heading towards a severe water crisis that will have impacts on the geopolitical map of the region. The populations and living standards of most countries in the Middle East are steadily increasing, and correspondingly are their water demands. [...]
Abu Ghnaim Environmental Impacts Assessment
The paper gives a background about Abu Ghnaim area, including location, soil structure, climate, and vegetation. It then discusses the historical and archeological significance, land ownership with a chronology of events, conditions surrounding Abu Ghnaim area, and the major consequences of its [...]