A 'stab in the back': Israel's refusal to extend Jordanian water agreement may spark crisis
The 1994 peace treaty signed by Amman and Jerusalem required Israel to supply Jordan with 50 million cubic meters of water annually, an amount doubled in a 2021 commitment that expired in 2025
Assessment
Israel's decision not to extend the 2021 water agreement with Jordan, which doubled the supply from the 1994 peace treaty, risks reigniting bilateral tensions. Water is a critical resource in the region, and Jordan's dependence on Israeli supply makes the expiration a potential flashpoint. How both governments manage this shortfall will test diplomatic relations.