How olive oil exports exacerbate Syria’s water crisis

By Simav Hesen, Ranim Ghassan Khalouf|2026-02-26T16:04:39+01:00February 26, 2026|

Even as Syria suffers an acute water crisis, thousands of cubic meters of groundwater are flowing into the global market in the form of olive oil, an export that represents both national pride and a silent depletion of resources.