As Israel intensifies its military operations in Gaza, the region faces a critical shortage of water due to the shutdown of desalination plants and fuel scarcity. The UN warns that without immediate fuel deliveries, water and sanitation facilities may completely shut down by week’s end. Many Gazans resort to drinking salty water, posing severe health risks, while humanitarian efforts are hampered by ongoing violence and logistical challenges. The situation affects hundreds of thousands, highlighting the dire humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region.