Water Authority Condemns Hebron Pipeline Attack

The Water Authority in Hebron condemned the attack on the main valves of the water line supplying the towns of Idhna, al-Kum, Tulkarmiya, Beit Awa, and Deir Samit, considering it a threat to the continuous supply of water to residents, especially during the summer and rising temperatures. They explained that the attack came after efforts were made to increase water quantities through a partnership with the Mekorot Company, raising the volume from 120 cubic meters to 300 cubic meters per hour and improving distribution. However, just a few days later, the facilities were vandalized by an unauthorized party with the aim of hindering efforts to improve water supply or exploiting the crisis for illegal gains, such as selling water at inflated prices. The company confirmed that investigations are ongoing in cooperation with security agencies, and that repetition of such attacks endangers citizens’ right to water, as well as health and safety. They called on local authorities and security forces to work together to prevent future occurrences, warning that such acts damage public property and fundamental human rights to water, and that strict legal measures will be taken against those involved.

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