The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/energy-and-water-resources-ministry/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:14:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Energy and Water Resources Ministry | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/energy-and-water-resources-ministry/ 32 32 Amid desalination woes, energy minister paints rosy picture of Israel’s water resilience https://www.timesofisrael.com/amid-desalination-woes-energy-minister-paints-rosy-picture-of-israels-water-resilience/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:58:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3892976 At press conference on ninth day of partial suspension of water processing stations, Eli Cohen says Israel has access to almost twice the drinking water needed for all households

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]]> New masterplan needed after desalination shutdown underlines dangers of tech overreliance https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-masterplan-needed-after-desalination-shutdown-underlines-dangers-of-tech-overreliance/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:41:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3889286 Experts blast complacency, urge reviving wells, natural buffers, and conservation to lower the 80% of drinking water that comes from coastal facilities

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]]> The Mediterranean: Warmer, saltier, more acidic, and rising fast — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-mediterranean-warmer-saltier-more-acidic-and-rising-fast-report/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:03:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3811209 Israeli ministries' annual national monitoring report paints stark picture of sea under threat from climate change, with invasive species taking over and local ones disappearing

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]]> Daily Briefing Dec. 28: Day 814 – Will $35 billion gas deal with Egypt hike electricity costs? https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-dec-28-day-814-will-35-billion-gas-deal-with-egypt-hike-electricity-costs/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 13:39:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3721524&preview=true&preview_id=3721524 Tech editor Sharon Wrobel reports on natural gas agreement; archaeology reporter Rossella Tercatin discusses ancient Holy Land trinkets and Israel's Kingdom of David

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]]> Along with soaring prices, Israel rings in 2025 with economic reforms, but will they work? https://www.timesofisrael.com/along-with-soaring-prices-israel-rings-in-2025-with-economic-reforms-but-will-they-work/ Fri, 03 Jan 2025 11:57:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3450238 With a few behemoths dominating imports of food, cosmetics and other products, changes are intended to lower costs including by boosting competition; experts have their doubts

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]]> Energy Ministry finalizing revolutionary plan for Gaza border area energy independence https://www.timesofisrael.com/energy-ministry-finalizing-revolutionary-plan-for-gaza-border-area-energy-independence/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 20:04:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3237546 As March 18 deadline nears, officials discussing with other stakeholders what to include in Tekuma Administration Gaza Envelope rehabilitation

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]]> Ministers again delay debate and vote on climate bill https://www.timesofisrael.com/ministers-again-delay-debate-and-vote-on-climate-bill/ Sun, 11 Jun 2023 15:21:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3031470 Energy and finance ministries continue to insist on non-binding targets for global warming emissions cuts, while Environmental Protection Ministry demands mandatory goals

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]]> From Thursday, imported electrical appliances will need to meet EU standards alone https://www.timesofisrael.com/from-thursday-imported-electrical-appliances-will-need-to-meet-eu-standards-alone/ Wed, 31 Aug 2022 20:34:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2828088 Allowing importers to declare that products meet EU law rather than pay for tests by Israel Standards Institute expected to cut costs, widen choice of goods

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]]> Environment ministry sets 40% renewable power production goal by 2030 https://www.timesofisrael.com/environment-ministry-sets-40-renewable-power-production-goal-by-2030/ Tue, 15 Feb 2022 21:26:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2702469 Roadmap calls for more ambitious solar energy targets, more focus away from fossil fuels. Energy Ministry reviewing whether targets can be increased for UN COP27 confab in Egypt

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]]> Economy ministers of Israel, Jordan meet for first time in decade to boost ties https://www.timesofisrael.com/economy-ministers-of-israel-jordan-meet-for-first-time-in-decade-to-boost-ties/ Wed, 03 Nov 2021 16:13:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2643613&preview=true&preview_id=2643613 Officials ink deal to allow wider range of exports from Jordan to Palestinian Authority, including construction materials, fabrics, electronics, apparel

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]]> Government approves energy minister’s pick for new director-general https://www.timesofisrael.com/government-approves-energy-ministers-pick-for-new-director-general/ Sun, 24 Oct 2021 12:24:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2637442 Elharrar says Lior Shillat has the 'creative thinking, determination and perseverance' needed to help transition Israel to greener economy

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]]> Israel signs deal doubling water supply to parched Jordan https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-signs-deal-doubling-water-supply-to-parched-jordan/ Tue, 12 Oct 2021 14:03:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2630705 Energy minister says agreement underscores Jerusalem's desire for ‘good neighborly relations’ with Amman; 50 million cubic meters a year to be delivered

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]]> ‘Now or never’: New environment, energy ministers vow to act on climate crisis https://www.timesofisrael.com/now-or-never-new-environment-energy-ministers-vow-to-act-on-climate-crisis/ Tue, 15 Jun 2021 16:19:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2565192 Environmental Protection Minister Zandberg says 'Israel should not be an oil bridge to other countries'; Energy Minister Elharrar to encourage investment in green solutions

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]]> Environment minister targets energy minister’s plan to advance regional gas club https://www.timesofisrael.com/environment-minister-targets-energy-ministers-plan-to-advance-regional-gas-club/ Sun, 20 Dec 2020 17:55:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2452053 By questioning ratification of statutes that say nothing about climate change, Gila Gamliel ensures that role of East Med Gas Forum is discussed by the cabinet

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]]> Overruling Environment Ministry, planners advance contentious oil shale project https://www.timesofisrael.com/overruling-environment-ministry-planners-advance-contentious-oil-shale-project/ Fri, 08 May 2020 13:18:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2300955 Rotem Energy Mineral Partnership given go ahead to order environmental survey for plan to mine shale oil in southern Israel, and heat it with plastic waste to create oil, power

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