Israeli Technology Could Be the Key to Solving Syria’s Water Crisis

As Syria struggles with a severe water shortage, Israeli technology and expertise could provide a solution if the new regime in Damascus is open to cooperation.

Israel and Syria both rely on the Eastern Hermon Aquifer, which feeds springs in northern Israel, the Jordan River, and Syria’s Damascus Basin. However, while Israel has mastered water management, Syria faces over-extraction, mismanagement, and climate-related challenges.

“Both Israel and Syria have natural rights to this shared resource,” explains Professor Eilon Adar, a hydrogeologist at Ben-Gurion University. “Israel’s expertise in desalination, groundwater management, and remote sensing could help Syria overcome its water crisis.”

According to Professor Arnon Karnieli, an expert in remote sensing, another major factor behind Syria’s agricultural collapse is Turkey’s control of the Euphrates River.

“Since 2011, Turkey has exploited Syria’s turmoil to tighten control over water flow,” Karnieli explains. “By cutting off the supply, Turkey secured its own agricultural prosperity while devastating Syria’s economy, particularly its cotton industry.”

Some analysts believe Turkey’s water policies contributed to civil unrest and worsened Syria’s humanitarian crisis.

Despite decades of hostility, Israeli experts believe water management could serve as a bridge for diplomatic progress.

“This is an opportunity for Israel to share its expertise on a vital issue,” says Adar. “If Syria’s leadership is willing, this could open the door to a more peaceful relationship.”

While Syrian-Israeli cooperation remains uncertain, Israel’s innovative water solutions could not only alleviate a humanitarian crisis but also foster regional stability.

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