US EditionGaza faces a man-made drought as water systems collapse, UNICEF says
- UNICEF reported on June 13 that Gaza faces a man-made drought as only 40% of drinking water facilities remain functional amid a fuel blockade.
- This crisis stems from Israel's total fuel blockade beginning in March and power cuts to desalination plants that sustain Gaza's water supply.
- As a result, hospitals operate partially, water pumps stop, diseases advance, and aid distribution sites have seen deadly Israeli fire incidents this week.
- UNICEF spokesperson James Elder warned, "Denying fuel doesn't just cut off supply- it cuts off survival," and Navi Pillay called the attack the most widespread since 1948.
- If the fuel blockade continues, children risk dying of thirst, malnutrition cases will rise, and more health facilities could shut down, worsening the humanitarian emergency.
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Israel’s Blockade Is Causing “Man-Made Drought” in Gaza
Israel’s blockade of fuel entering Gaza is causing a “man-made drought,” according to a warning from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The humanitarian organization estimated Friday that just 40% of Gaza’s drinking water-production facilities remain functional. UNICEF said water‑production plants are running on dwindling reserves and warned they could collapse entirely without fuel. Source
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Gaza's Water Crisis: A Looming Threat to Children
Gaza is grappling with a severe water crisis, exacerbated by collapsing water systems and insufficient facilities. UNICEF raises the alarm about the potential threat to children's lives, noting just 40% of drinking water facilities are operational.
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