33. 'Assaf, K., Al-Khatib, N., Kally, E., and Shuval, H. A Proposal for the Development of a Regional Water Master Plan.
Israel-Palestine Center For Research And Information, 1993, 192 pp.

A description of the nature of the Israeli-Palestinian water conflict and the main claims and counterclaims of each party as to their water rights and water security needs is presented. An estimation of the present inventory of surface and ground water in the area between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan river and its present utilization rates by Israel and the Palestinians is presented. The estimated water sources and population size after 30 years predict a severe shortage of water resources in the region.

A number of guidelines for action to reach an agreement which will assure a fair and equitable basis for the utilization of the limited fresh water sources are presented. Regional water projects including desalination of sea water and reuse of waste water are suggested.