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COGAT Launches Investigation After Unauthorized Fasayil Water Diversion

By Drooid · Sep 26, 2026, 2:09 PM UTC · How we work

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Settlers diverted water from Fasayil spring to a new Herod-named pool in the West Bank.
COGAT called the diversion unauthorized and announced an investigation.
Palestinian farmer Saad Nemer, who holds ownership papers, said the water cut devastated his fields.
UN OCHA reported settlers damaged or seized 160 water and sanitation structures in 2026.
Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu allocated $1 million for the pool, part of a $166 million budget.

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Settlers diverted water from Fasayil spring to a new Herod-named pool in the West Bank.
COGAT called the diversion unauthorized and announced an investigation.
Palestinian farmer Saad Nemer, who holds ownership papers, said the water cut devastated his fields.
UN OCHA reported settlers damaged or seized 160 water and sanitation structures in 2026.
Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu allocated $1 million for the pool, part of a $166 million budget.