Gaza Municipality Faces Severe Water Shortage Crisis
The people of Gaza are facing a severe water crisis due to the destruction of water wells and networks by Israel. According to a statement from the Gaza Municipality, the local residents are experiencing extreme water shortage, especially when it comes to drinking water.
Gaza Municipality Spokesperson Hüsnü Mehna revealed that the Israeli army has destroyed 42 water wells and sea water treatment plants in Gaza city since October 7, 2023. Additionally, more than 700 water wells in the Gaza Strip are currently out of service due to Israeli army targeting and border gate blockades preventing fuel entry.
The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics and the Palestinian Authority for Environmental Quality reported that the available water in Gaza is now estimated to be only 10 to 20 percent of the total water before the attacks. These attacks have not only destroyed infrastructure, but also caused a fuel shortage leading to the failure of wastewater treatment facilities.
Israel’s attacks on Gaza have created an environment unsuitable for life, with devastating impacts on civilians. Since October 7, 37,164 Palestinians, including thousands of children and women, have been killed, and 84,832 people have been injured. The attacks have also resulted in the destruction of civilian infrastructure, including hospitals and educational institutions where people sought shelter.
The situation in Gaza is dire, with residents having to walk long distances to access water and facing ongoing challenges due to the destruction caused by the attacks. The international community is urged to take action to address the urgent humanitarian needs of the people in Gaza.
