Oxfam Reports Severe Water Crisis in Gaza Amid Israeli Strikes
Oxfam representatives report a catastrophic decline in water supply in Gaza, where Israeli military actions have targeted essential water infrastructure. Monther Shoblak, director of Gaza’s water services, claims that strikes on facilities like desalination plants and sewage stations were deliberate, despite prior notifications to Israeli forces. Water availability has plummeted by 94%, leading to widespread consumption of contaminated water, which has facilitated outbreaks of preventable diseases. The dire situation reflects a humanitarian crisis, exacerbating living conditions for Gaza’s 2.3 million residents amid ongoing conflict.