Autore
IZQUIERDO BRICHS, FERRANTitolo
PAZ Y GESTIÓN DE LOS RECURSOS HÍDRICOS EN EL DERECHO INTERNACIONAL: EL EJEMPLO DE LAS CUENCAS DE PALESTINAPeriodico
Ordine internazionale e diritti umaniAnno:
2014 - Fascicolo:
2 - Pagina iniziale:
247 - Pagina finale:
267The conflict over water in the Middle East has gained presence in the agenda since
the middle of the last century. Food shortages are becoming increasingly serious as a result
of water resources degradation, population growth and distribution based on power rather
than the needs of the population. Addressing the problems of shortages and the conflicting
burden of power-based distribution requires efficient and negotiated water management
among all parties involved.
The influence of the principles established by the Helsinki Rules and the 1997
Convention in the agreement between Israel and the PLO for water management is
minimal when not void. In the Israeli negotiations with the Jordanians and Palestinians, the
main factor was the status quo ante and the power relationship between the different
parties, ie the Israeli arrogance that allows it to impose fait accompli without taking into
account the needs of the other actors in the basins. In view of the two agreements, it can
almost be said that Israel has applied the Harmon doctrine on the resources of the interior
of its territory and has extended its sovereignty also to the resources claimed by
Palestinians in the West Bank (including East Jerusalem). The shortage of water will be
even more serious in the future and the policy imposed by Israel does not help at all to deal
with the problem with guarantees. Moreover, the current agreements establish totally
counterproductive management models, which will be reflected in greater difficulties for
the weak, even in terms of survival for the Palestinian population. For this reason, it is
more necessary than ever for future negotiations to be based on the principles established
by the 1997 Convention, as they can lead to efficient management and conflict resolution.
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