Description
This Special Bulletin presents the main facts and figures relating to the water issue in the Middle East in general and in Palestine in particular. It looks at the historical back ground of the water problem, and describes and dis cusses the various water re sources in the region as well as their utilization and consumption. It further examines the critical is sues associated with water in
Palestine and looks at the various agreements, plans and negotiations with regard to water. In addition, the bulletin puts the water issue in the con text of international law, looking at governing principles, rules and conventions as well as current research initiatives. The text is illustrated with photographs, maps, graphs and tables, and also includes a list of further research sources.
