Thu Mar 20 15:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Gaza’s Water Crisis Deepens: Israeli Actions Deemed War Crimes
**GAZA CITY** – A new investigation by People & Power reveals a worsening water crisis in Gaza, alleging that Israel’s actions constitute war crimes. The report, titled “Thirst Among the Ruins,” documents the systematic targeting and destruction of Gaza’s water infrastructure since the October 2023 war, leaving residents with as little as two liters of water per person per day.
The investigative team, working in Gaza weeks before the October conflict and again following a January ceasefire, found widespread damage to water facilities and a severe shortage of water caused by Israel’s cutting off external supplies. This has led to a surge in waterborne diseases, creating a humanitarian catastrophe.
The report concludes that Israel’s actions violate international humanitarian law, highlighting the deliberate targeting of essential infrastructure as a key element in its weaponization of water resources. The findings paint a grim picture of life in Gaza, where the lack of access to clean water further exacerbates the already dire conditions faced by Palestinians.
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