Turkey to Israel Flashcards
What environmental issue has arisen in Israel concerning the Sea of Galilee?
Israel has overabstracted the Sea of Galilee, leading to saltwater incursion.
How much water does Israel require annually, and what is the source of this water?
Israel requires 1.5 billion cubic meters of water per year, and demand is growing.
Why were talks between Turkey and Israel regarding water cooperation eventually scrapped in April 2006?
Talks were scrapped due to concerns about terrorism and the decreasing cost of desalination.
What proposal did Turkey make in June 2001 regarding water cooperation with Israel?
Turkey proposed a ‘Peace Bridge’ overland pipeline.
What event in 2010 led to the halting of talks between Turkey and Israel on water projects?
The Gaza Flotilla incident in 2010, where Israel raided six ships in the Mediterranean Sea, led to the halt of talks on water projects.
What other projects were affected by the halting of talks between Turkey and Israel?
Talks on other projects, including Bluestream 2 and the Manavgat project, were also halted.
