The widely touted "water discrimination" has long been discredited. But the Dutch aren't letting facts get in the way of moral posturing. And as Mekorot is Israel's premier water technology company, they might as well write off involvement with Israel's water economy. Meanwhile, US, Indian and Chinese interests are *increasing* their ties with Mekorot and other Israeli water technology companies.

israel is a world leader in water conservation, water treatment, drip irrigation, desalination, water managment and engineering. israel's water technologies are much sought after in various parts of the world.

The Dutch want to miss out on an opportunity out of some misguided sense of morality thats their problem but there are plenty of other water companies in this world who would all be delighted to do business with Merakot. This is about making money for both companies so if a company is interested in profit they will do business and forget about politics.

This decision reflects the demographics and liberal delusions of the Dutch. They have always supported, financially and politically, any liberal waving an AK47 around. If you lack national identity siding with the anti Israel liberal lobby provides you with a sense of belonging, albeit a false one.

the next time holland is threatened, israel will not help it as pays ransom 24/7 to its constitutents. You are on your own in your soon to be islamic republic of the netherlands

is universally understood to be the most advanced in the world. Many, many countries without any relations at all with Israel use and depend on Israeli water technology.

Yeah. The Dutch just dont know how to handle water. When it comes to water, Israel doesnt understand anything the Netherlands dont know for themselves or arent elsewise world leaders in. Israeli arrogance turned stupid again...

STUPIDITY...

The Arab-Israeli problem is just a pretext for these impure offspring to vent their inherited hatred.

All looks very seedy and grubby and suspicious What has a Dutch Scanner to do with Water Supply? What Double Speak or should I say Double Dutch are the Dutch up to? What ‘Political Context’ are they referring to? How come this decision was made literally overnight? Is it because the Dutch Government are afraid to admit publicly to the Dutch People that the Government have caved in to pressure by Anti Israel Cabals to try to force concessions out of Israel without reciprocity? As for the Deal with Mekorot I absolutely agree with the Talkbackers who say that there are far better partners Mekorot can work with – THERE ARE

Of course Vitens are Technologically advanced - as are Mekorot The POINT was that they BOTH had qualities and technology and access to markets that synergistically combined would have grown their respective businesses Me Ive never thought Vitens Mekorot was a 'good marraige' in any case - Mekorot can do much better elsewhere

Belgian beer is far better than Dutch beer anyway.

Are you serious? You want Netenyahu to sleep on the couch?

The Dutch are understanding , and doing much in regard to dykes , they had to do it after the 1953 floods who left more than 1000 victims there [ and in Belgium ] But we are talking about something different : DRINK water , irrigation , desalinization where Israelis are champions in .

My preferred is a "bolleke" De koninck

at least until my legs give out.

So, get the heck out of Israel, and transfer funds in 24 yours... or else.

Is excellent beer, if you can get it there.

partnering agreements with Mekorot in the present climate. And this truly IS a taste of things to come should there not be a negotiated peace with the Palestinians. So, let's just wait and see,