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oPt: Chaque goutte compte : à Gaza, la crise de l'eau s'aggrave avec l'arrivée de l'été
By International Committee of the Red Cross at ReliefWeb
· June 18, 2026
· 5 min read
. Cela rend plus difficile la vie quotidienne de milliers de personnes contraintes de vivre dans un espace qui ne cesse de se restreindre, près de trois ans après l’intensification du conflit armé. À Gaza, l’eau est une ressource rare et précieuse. L’eau de mer contamine les nappes phréatiques. Les
Key takeaway « Avant la guerre, nous n’avions pas ces difficultés », explique Hanadi Al Aff, mère de cinq enfants, déplacée, qui vit en face d’une usine de dessalement remise en état dans la ville de Gaza.
Why this matters
The water crisis in Gaza has severe implications for the daily lives of its residents, particularly children, who are forced to prioritize water collection over education. The destruction of water infrastructure and contamination of groundwater have created a dire situation, where families must ration water for basic needs like drinking, cooking, and hygiene. The reliance on tankers for water supply has become a burden for many, including children who spend their days transporting heavy buckets of water instead of attending school. This crisis is a stark reminder of the need for humanitarian aid and infrastructure support to address the root causes of the water shortage. As the situation continues to deteriorate, it is essential for international organizations and donors to provide assistance to repair and upgrade Gaza's water and sanitation infrastructure, ensuring access to clean water for its residents and mitigating the risk of water-borne diseases.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 18, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 5 min
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