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What is ‘Herod’s Pool’, and why is Israel developing it in the West Bank?

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Israel is developing a reservoir on land in the occupied West Bank, with water syphoned off from Palestinians.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:24:06 UTC.

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