Life by the Jordan River - in pictures

Bedouin shepherds herd a flock of sheep near the Palestinian village of Fasayil in the occupied West Bank near the border with Jordan. AFP
Bedouin shepherds herd a flock of sheep near the Palestinian village of Fasayil in the occupied West Bank near the border with Jordan. AFP
Israelis camp by the Jordan River near Kibbutz Degania, off the Sea of Galilee, one of the main water sources in Israel. AFP
Israelis camp by the Jordan River near Kibbutz Degania, off the Sea of Galilee, one of the main water sources in Israel. AFP
An abandoned Israeli army post in the Jordan Valley in the occupied West Bank. AFP
An abandoned Israeli army post in the Jordan Valley in the occupied West Bank. AFP
People practise rafting near the northern Kibbutz Gadot in the northern part of the Jordan River. AFP
People practise rafting near the northern Kibbutz Gadot in the northern part of the Jordan River. AFP
Many in Israel and Jordan are becoming increasingly worried about the limited water resources the two countries share. AFP
Many in Israel and Jordan are becoming increasingly worried about the limited water resources the two countries share. AFP
Greater co-operation between the two could boost technological advancements, ease climate pressures and encourage stronger ties. AFP
Greater co-operation between the two could boost technological advancements, ease climate pressures and encourage stronger ties. AFP
Scientific studies show the threat of climate change-induced drought is growing in both countries. AFP
Scientific studies show the threat of climate change-induced drought is growing in both countries. AFP
Palestinians cool down in a water canal in the village of al-Auja in the occupied West Bank. AFP
Palestinians cool down in a water canal in the village of al-Auja in the occupied West Bank. AFP
Bedouin shepherds herd a flock of sheep near the Palestinian village of Fasayil. AFP
Bedouin shepherds herd a flock of sheep near the Palestinian village of Fasayil. AFP
A girl kite surfs in the Sea of Galilee. AFP
A girl kite surfs in the Sea of Galilee. AFP