1.   Both countries rely on the river for scarce water resources.

2.   Scarce water resources are shared between states who cannot trust each other.

3.   From the Palestinian perspective, the Israelis have consumed far more than their share, up to five times as much of the scarce water for far too long.

4.   In the drylands of southern Kenya, businessmen, many related to powerful politicians, use scarce water for their ostrich or flower farms.

5.   In the Mideast as elsewhere, the perils of scarce water are compounded by a blatant contradiction.

6.   Scientifically altered genes make it possible boost crop output, use fewer pesticides, or grow crops in regions with scarce water or poor soil.

7.   A shell landed near a water truck as residents lined up for the scarce water rations.

8.   Border skirmishes and tussles over scarce water were making a third inevitable.

9.   Crown Prince Hassan left for Turkey Wednesday for talks with Turkish officials on ways to share scarce water resources in the region.

10.   Discontent over deteriorating economic conditions and soaring prices for scarce water has triggered several flare-ups of violence in the past two years.