In Gaza, water-related activities such as providing, seeking, drinking, and swimming are perilous due to the ongoing violence. Death is a constant presence, resulting from bombings, sniping, and malnutrition. The Health Ministry reports that 116 people have died from malnutrition, impacting children significantly. Since the beginning of the conflict, Israeli forces have systematically targeted Gaza's water infrastructure, rendering over 85% inoperable. Workers in the water sector face life-threatening situations. The destruction has led to high costs for water delivery, leaving many unable to afford access to water.
Providing water, searching for water, drinking water, swimming in water can all get you killed. In Gaza, we see death in every aspect of life.
Since the start of the genocide, the Israeli army has relentlessly targeted Gaza's water infrastructure. More than 85 percent of Gaza's water and sanitation structures are inoperable.
Israel has blocked the entry of water-related materials to the Strip, making repairs difficult. It has also targeted the warehouse of the water utility authority.
Workers trying to make repairs or operate water infrastructure have been directly targeted and killed. Working in the water sector has now become a deadly job.
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