Bombing disrupts Lebanese water supplies
Water supplies to more than 20 towns are disrupted after a bomb explodes near the town of Baalbek in Lebanon.
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Iraq attempts to poison water at US base
Jordanian authorities arrest Iraqi agents in connection with a botched plot to poison the water supply that serves American troops in the eastern Jordanian desert near the border with Iraq. The scheme involved poisoning a water tank that supplies American soldiers at a military base in Khao, which lies in an arid region of the eastern frontier near the industrial town of Zarqa.
Violence escalates over water in Yemen
The dwindling water supply from shared mountain springs leads to growing violence between Marzouh and Qaradh, Yemen. At least six deaths occur and many more are wounded in clashes since 2000. “Wherever in Yemen you see aquifers depleting, you have the worst conflicts,” said Abdul Rahman al-Eryani, former minister for water and environment, Yemen.
Millions of people in Yemen deprived of access to clean water
Attacks on water and power infrastructure throughout Yemen deprive nearly 20 million people of reliable access to clean water.
Haditha Dam on the Euphrates River is attacked
Reports from a military spokesperson from Iraq say secuirty forces fought off militant groups trying to sieze Haditha and a nearby dam on the Euphrates River. 40 militants are killed by the security forces.
Terrorists plot to poison Israel water
The Israeli government reports that it had uncovered a plot by Israeli Arabs to poison the water in Galilee with “an unidentified powder.”
Assyrians poison wells of enemies
Assyrians poison the wells of their enemies with rye ergot.
Violent clashes between farmers and police over access to water leave one dead in Kazeroon, Iran
One person is killed when police are sent to halt “illegal” water pumps Kazeroon, Iran, used by farmers and other villagers to access water.
Iranian security forces shoot at protesters, injuring one, at demonstration in Khorramshahr over lack of water
Protests over lack of drinking water supplies in Khorramshahr, Iran begin in front of government buildings. Social media posts of these protests include sounds of shots and cries and show security forces shooting at protesters. Only one protester is reported injured.
Water and food supplies cut off during Arab siege of Jerusalem
Water and food supplies are cut off during Arab siege of Jerusalem from December 1, 1947 to July 10, 1948. Arab forces block the road to Jerusalem, in an attempt to defeat Jewish Jerusalem. Shortages cause Israelis to begin rationing water on May 12, limiting each person to 2 gallons per day (8 L), of which 4 pints (2 L) are for drinking.