Israel examining: tripartite summit in Abu Dhabi with Jordan - and a new water agreement
The Emirates initiated a tripartite summit of the three countries in which they will discuss a new water agreement with the Hashemite Kingdom. Its proposal: Jerusalem will double the amount of water to Amman and…
Assessment
The UAE is brokering a potential trilateral summit involving Israel and Jordan, centered on a water-for-energy exchange. Israel would increase water supply to Amman and build a desalination plant, while Jordan would develop a solar field providing electricity to both countries. The stakes involve regional cooperation and resource interdependence, with the UAE as mediator. Next, watch whether the summit materializes and whether Jordan accepts the terms.