The document summarizes the current water situation in the West Bank of Palestine. It notes that Palestinians have lost access to major water sources like the Jordan River since 1967 and now rely on limited and unequally shared groundwater sources. On average, Palestinians consume less than half the recommended minimum water needs. Water allocation is mainly based on available resources but is also influenced by the political situation and Israeli occupation, which restrict Palestinian access and development. While socioeconomic factors affect distribution between communities, other overriding constraints like limited funding and infrastructure control the process more than economic or social criteria.