Water also is a source of contention between Israel & Palestine. Israel does not hold any moral high ground in this, as indicated in this video clip posted today in Juan Cole's blog, Informed Comment.
I remember seeing an interview with Queen Nor of Jordan a few years back. She said a great part of the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians that nobody talks about is water.
Diana: Nobody talks about water in our own southwest, either, but people keep claiming it for their own uses: growing green lawns (and golf courses) in the desert, irrigating crops like corn--again in the desert. It is totally baffling and disgusting. If they want green lawns and lush golf courses, let them stay home in the Midwest!
I remember seeing an interview with Queen Nor of Jordan a few years back. She said a great part of the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians that nobody talks about is water.
ReplyDeleteDiana: Nobody talks about water in our own southwest, either, but people keep claiming it for their own uses: growing green lawns (and golf courses) in the desert, irrigating crops like corn--again in the desert. It is totally baffling and disgusting. If they want green lawns and lush golf courses, let them stay home in the Midwest!
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