It is also an urgent matter, since rainfall has been catastrophically light in the Middle East in recent years. The international community can help the countries in the region find solutions. It is up to these countries to make the necessary decisions. The European Union, working on the strength of its own experience, can assist an the countries concerned to create a regional water authority that will be responsible for ensuring better management of this rare and precious resource. Peace must be built on security.
Security is vital for all.
For your Israeli neighbors, who have for so long felt isolated in the midst of a hostile Middle East and who must now face the threat of extremist terrorism. For the Palestinians who have suffered just as much from violence and despair. But peace is a difficult task. Political leaders, diplomats, business leaders are doing their part. Lasting peace cannot be established unless it is supported by all.