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Israeli ambassador denies claims that Israel is taking Mexico’s water
Israel’s ambassador to Mexico, Yoed Magen, denied claims that Israel is taking or seeking control of Mexican water.
He said the claims have circulated on social media alongside conspiracy theories.
Magen also accused a months-long campaign of spreading hatred and trying to damage ties between Israel and Mexico.
He described some of the campaign’s elements as antisemitic, but did not identify who he believed was behind it.
He said there is currently no water project in Chihuahua, while noting that Yucatán officials had invited Israel to an agricultural exhibition about water challenges.
Magen said Israel’s embassy has been in contact with Mexican authorities and that dialogue is important.
He called a trade agreement with Mexico a priority, but did not give a timeline for one.
Israel’s ambassador to Mexico, Yoed Magen, denied claims that Israel is taking or seeking to control Mexico’s water.
Magen said there is currently no water project in Chihuahua and no agreement has been signed.
He accused social media users of running a months-long campaign of hatred and incitement aimed at damaging relations between Israel and Mexico.
He said the campaign included antisemitic elements and was being used to delegitimize Israel.
Magen said Israel had discussed water challenges with officials in Yucatán and had been invited to an agricultural expo there.
- Who
- Yoed Magen, Israel’s ambassador to Mexico, denied the claims.
- What
- Magen rejected claims that Israel is taking or seeking to control Mexico’s water.
- When
- At a news conference; the article was published on November 6, 2026.
- Where
- Mexico. Magen also discussed water-related contacts with Chihuahua and Yucatán.
- Why
- Magen said the claims were conspiracy theories being spread as part of a campaign to damage relations between Israel and Mexico.
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Magen said a campaign of hatred and incitement against Israel had been circulating on social media.
Magen denied claims about Israel taking or seeking to control Mexico’s water.
- Ambassador
- Yoed Magen
- Chihuahua
- Magen said there is currently no water project there
- Yucatán
- Officials invited Israel to an agricultural expo
- Campaign
- Magen said it had been circulating on social media for several months
What people are saying
Israel le roba el agua a México o quiere controlarla
Actualmente no hay un proyecto de agua en Chihuahua
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