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International

Jul. 23, 2003

Israel Ignores Rights to Water In Occupied Palestinian Areas

Forum Column By Barbara Perry Water of suitable quality is a basic human right, which imposes a legal duty on states to guarantee it. Yet Israel's government ignores its legal duty in the occupied Palestinian territories. Water belonging to Palestinians but needed by Israel and its colonies in the territories is something Israelis will discuss only in a final agreement. So, if and when a final agreement is reached, one item legitimizing the document both parties sign will depend, from the

        Forum Column
        
        By Barbara Perry
        
        Water of suitable quality is a basic human right, ...

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