Mekorot runs Israel’s national water system, delivering about 90% of drinking water. It faces disruptions amid a regional water crunch and security events affecting supply networks.
Corpus Christi weighs a proposed desalination plant after a drought-driven push for secure water supply; state loans and local opposition shape a costly, contested plan with long-term supply implications. The city faces a 2028 water emergency risk, with a 2030 start for operation previously planned.
Spain defeats Argentina 1-0 in extra time to claim the 2026 World Cup. Netanyahu has publicly supported Argentina, while Spain’s Sánchez condemns Israel’s Gaza campaign. The final has become a global stage for competing political loyalties, drawing reactions from Palestinian supporters and international actors.