In the West Bank, Palestinians are enduring a severe water crisis exacerbated by Israel's control over water resources. The Israeli national water company, Mekorot, has significantly reduced water supplies to towns like Idna, leaving residents without running water for extended periods. This situation is not isolated; many areas in the West Bank face similar challenges due to Mekorot's control over most water resources. Residents often rely on water tanks and ration their usage, highlighting the severity of the crisis.

Mekorot's operations date back to the 1930s, and since 1967, it has had exclusive rights to explore and exploit water in the occupied territories. This control over natural water sources, including underground aquifers, has led to a situation where Palestinians consume significantly less water than the World Health Organization's recommended minimum.

The Business & Human Rights Resource Center invited Mekorot to respond, it did not.