Several UN Special Experts have warned that the situation in Gaza has reached a "catastrophic tipping point" due to the water crisis. The experts have called on the international community to take immediate action to address the crisis before it is too late.
"Water is essential to human life and today, 2 million Gazans are struggling to find drinking water," said the experts in a statement. "The situation is dire and only getting worse."
The experts noted that the water crisis in Gaza is a result of a number of factors, including over-extraction of groundwater, seawater intrusion, and pollution. The blockade imposed by Israel and Egypt has also made it difficult for Gaza to import the necessary equipment and materials to repair and maintain its water infrastructure.
As a result of the water crisis, Gazans are forced to rely on expensive and often unsafe water sources. Many families are also forced to ration their water use, which can have a negative impact on their health and well-being.
The UN experts have urged the international community to take immediate action to address the water crisis in Gaza. They have called for the blockade to be lifted, for Israel to provide Gaza with access to clean water, and for the international community to provide financial assistance to help Gaza repair and maintain its water infrastructure.
"The water crisis in Gaza is a human rights crisis," said the experts. "The international community has a moral obligation to act to protect the right of Gazans to water."
