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Mideast Water Mike O'Connor reports on a growing dispute between Israel and Palestinians over access to water. Although the Palestinians enjoy some limited autonomy in the occupied territories, Israel controls the water. Palestinians and many foreign aid workers and diplomats say Israel is helping itself to more than its share of water, leaving many Palestinian communities dry. Israel disputes the charges, and blames the problem on the Palestinian Authority.

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Mideast Water

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Mike O'Connor reports on a growing dispute between Israel and Palestinians over access to water. Although the Palestinians enjoy some limited autonomy in the occupied territories, Israel controls the water. Palestinians and many foreign aid workers and diplomats say Israel is helping itself to more than its share of water, leaving many Palestinian communities dry. Israel disputes the charges, and blames the problem on the Palestinian Authority.