The Lebanese Al-Mayadeen news network reported that the Zionist regime has now occupied six major water sources in Syria, including the Al-Muntarah and Al-Wahda dams, and has taken control of 40 percent of the source of water resources in Syria and Jordan.
Publish dateTuesday 7 January 2025 - 09:38
Story Code : 304031
Afghan Voice Agency (AWA): The Zionist regime’s control over the vital water resources of the Yarmouk River basin, including the strategic Al-Wahda dam, is deepening tensions in the region. Recent reports indicate that Tel Aviv now controls 40 percent of the shared water resources of Syria and Jordan. This move is part of the regime’s expansion of its occupation of Syrian territories.
Al-Mayadeen said in its report: This handover emphasizes the geopolitical importance of water in the Middle East, where resource scarcity often fuels conflict. The strategic importance of the Al-Wahda dam, which was built as a symbol of cooperation between Jordan and Syria, is to provide water for irrigation and electricity generation in the region. Its capture by Israeli forces would not only disrupt these plans, but also increase water insecurity for millions. Control of the dam would give the regime significant leverage over both countries, exacerbating existing power imbalances and threatening regional stability.
Water, previously a contentious issue, is now at the center of geopolitical disputes over land and sovereignty. The regime’s control of 40 percent of Syria and Jordan’s water resources fits into a larger strategy of resource dominance. By targeting critical infrastructure such as dams and water basins, Tel Aviv is strengthening its strategic position while weakening its neighbors. Critics argue that these actions violate international law and deepen humanitarian crises in the affected areas.
The move comes amid Israel’s ongoing territorial occupation, with many accusing it of using water to dominate regional adversaries. Human and Environmental Consequences The seizure of water resources has dire human and environmental consequences. Communities dependent on the Yarmouk River Basin face diminishing resources for drinking, agriculture and daily needs. This exacerbates existing challenges in a region already grappling with climate change and water scarcity. The environmental impacts are equally severe, as reduced water flows threaten ecosystems and biodiversity. Activists and humanitarian organizations have called for urgent international intervention to address these critical challenges, ensuring accountability and justice. Critics argue that water, recognized as a fundamental human right, should not be used in conflict.
Al-Mayadeen said in its report: This handover emphasizes the geopolitical importance of water in the Middle East, where resource scarcity often fuels conflict. The strategic importance of the Al-Wahda dam, which was built as a symbol of cooperation between Jordan and Syria, is to provide water for irrigation and electricity generation in the region. Its capture by Israeli forces would not only disrupt these plans, but also increase water insecurity for millions. Control of the dam would give the regime significant leverage over both countries, exacerbating existing power imbalances and threatening regional stability.
Water, previously a contentious issue, is now at the center of geopolitical disputes over land and sovereignty. The regime’s control of 40 percent of Syria and Jordan’s water resources fits into a larger strategy of resource dominance. By targeting critical infrastructure such as dams and water basins, Tel Aviv is strengthening its strategic position while weakening its neighbors. Critics argue that these actions violate international law and deepen humanitarian crises in the affected areas.
The move comes amid Israel’s ongoing territorial occupation, with many accusing it of using water to dominate regional adversaries. Human and Environmental Consequences The seizure of water resources has dire human and environmental consequences. Communities dependent on the Yarmouk River Basin face diminishing resources for drinking, agriculture and daily needs. This exacerbates existing challenges in a region already grappling with climate change and water scarcity. The environmental impacts are equally severe, as reduced water flows threaten ecosystems and biodiversity. Activists and humanitarian organizations have called for urgent international intervention to address these critical challenges, ensuring accountability and justice. Critics argue that water, recognized as a fundamental human right, should not be used in conflict.
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