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Gaza Water Crisis Deepens as Engineer, UNICEF Drivers Killed

4/28/2026

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Story summary

Attacks on Gaza's water system have left millions without clean water, raising disease risk.
Israeli forces killed a water engineer and two UNICEF drivers delivering water to displaced families.
Daily water supply averages 7 litres for drinking and 16 litres for domestic use, below the UN minimum of 50 litres.
Médecins Sans Frontières reports infections, wound infestations and mental distress as a 7 kg laundry pack price rose from 50 to over 100 shekels.

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Story summary

Attacks on Gaza's water system have left millions without clean water, raising disease risk.
Israeli forces killed a water engineer and two UNICEF drivers delivering water to displaced families.
Daily water supply averages 7 litres for drinking and 16 litres for domestic use, below the UN minimum of 50 litres.
Médecins Sans Frontières reports infections, wound infestations and mental distress as a 7 kg laundry pack price rose from 50 to over 100 shekels.