Israel will continue to leverage its advanced desalination technology as part of its efforts to normalize relations with its Arab neighbors, but the success of Tel Aviv's water diplomacy is currently limited by the ongoing conflict in Gaza and will ultimately depend on the future direction of its political and military activities in the region. While the ongoing war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip is complicating its diplomatic standing in the region and sidetracking normalization talks with Saudi Arabia, Israel has nevertheless continued to pursue collaborative relationships with its neighbors, including in the water sector. As part of its normalization efforts in the Middle East, Israel has sought to highlight a range of diplomatic offerings to its Arab partners, including sharing expertise and technology for sustainable water management practices and engaging in water allocation agreements. Given that the Middle East is already one of the most water-stressed regions in...
