Gaza Strip Faces Severe Water Shortage Despite Ceasefire
The Gaza Strip is enduring a critical water shortage caused by Israel’s two-year war and ongoing blockade, even after the ceasefire was established, local officials report.
Current Water Supply Crisis
Hosni Muhanna, spokesperson for the Gaza City Municipality, stated that the water reaching Gaza covers only about 15 percent of the Strip’s actual daily needs for its population of over two million people—approximately 100,000 cubic meters.
Impact of the War on Water Infrastructure
- During the two-year war, which concluded with a fragile ceasefire on October 11, Israel destroyed most wells.
- The central desalination plant in Gaza is no longer functional.
- Out of 88 wells, only 17 remain operational.
Dependence on External Water Supply
The Strip now relies mainly on the unstable supply from the Mekorot water line, Israel’s national water company. Muhanna noted this line provides about 15,000 cubic meters per day.
Pre-War Conditions and Blockade Effects
Even before the conflict started in October 2023, the Israeli blockade severely limited access to clean drinking water in Gaza.
In 2020, Unicef estimated only 10 percent of the population had direct access to safe drinking water, while over one million residents—around half the population—lacked adequate water and sanitation services.
Water scarcity in Gaza remains a grave humanitarian concern due to damaged infrastructure and ongoing restrictions.
Hosni Muhanna: "Much of the water currently reaching Gaza amounts to no more than 15 percent of the Strip’s actual needs."
Author's summary: Gaza’s water crisis persists post-ceasefire as destroyed infrastructure and fuel blockades limit supply to merely 15% of residents’ needs.
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