Geneva Water Hub Experts Featured in RTS on Water as a Weapon of War

31.03.2026 Protection of Water During and After Armed Conflict

Geneva Water Hub experts Mark Zeitoun and Mara Tignino were featured in a recent RTS article examining how water is increasingly weaponized in the Middle East, highlighting legal, political, and humanitarian implications.

The Geneva Water Hub was recently featured in a Swiss national media report by RTS addressing the growing use of water as a weapon in ongoing Middle East conflicts.

In the interview, Mark Zeitoun, Director General, explains that while the manipulation of water in conflict is not new, its scale and visibility are increasing in today’s geopolitical context.

Mara Tignino, Scientific Director, highlights the legal dimensions of such practices, recalling that water infrastructure is protected under international humanitarian law, yet violations remain difficult to monitor and enforce.

This media coverage reflects the Geneva Water Hub’s continued role in bringing evidence-based analysis into public and policy debates on water, conflict, and peace.

👉 Read the full article:
https://www.rts.ch/info/monde/2026/article/l-eau-comme-arme-de-guerre-nouveau-front-au-moyen-orient-29188584.html