The Water Authority stated that the quantity of water received since October 2023 decreased from 18.5 million cubic metres to 13.8 million cubic metres as part of the occupation’s punitive policy and the use of water as a weapon in its ongoing aggression.

Israel left Gaza population with only 4.7 liters of water per person per day, far below minimum requirement in emergencies of 15 liters

Since the outbreak of violence on October 7, 2023, the Israeli military has systematically targeted the Gaza Strip's water infrastructure, including treatment plants and distribution networks. As a result, the per capita share of water has plummeted by an estimated 97%, with many wells contaminated or destroyed altogether.

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reportedly warned of water crisis challenging lives of millions of Lebanese people, particularly the children.