MSF: Israel uses water as a weapon of collective punishment against Palestinians

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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has reported that Israel is using water as a weapon of collective punishment against Palestinians in Gaza. The organization claims that the systematic deprivation of water is part of a broader campaign that includes the destruction of health facilities and homes. MSF is urging immediate action from Israeli authorities and their allies to restore water access and alleviate the humanitarian crisis.

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▪MSF's report highlights the systematic denial of water to Palestinians in Gaza as a form of collective punishment.
▪Israeli military actions have resulted in the destruction of nearly 90 percent of Gaza's water and sanitation infrastructure.
▪The deprivation of water has led to severe health risks and increased disease spread among the population.

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▪ Israel using water access as 'weapon' in Gaza: MSF — The Hindu
▪ 'Collective punishment': MSF says Israel is weaponising water access in Gaza — France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
▪ Israel using water access as 'weapon' in Gaza, report says — Japan Times
▪ Israel using water access as ‘weapon’ in Gaza: MSF — Straits Times — World

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27 Apr 26 | 28 Apr 26 Gaza: Israel uses water as a weapon of collective punishment against Palestinians Caption Palestinian child is collecting water in Beit Lahia city, north of Gaza strip, Palestine. © Nour Alsaqqa/MSF Israeli authorities have used access to water as a weapon against Palestinians, systematically depriving people in Gaza of water in a campaign of collective punishment, according to a report released by Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF).MSF urges the Israeli authorities to immediately restore water for people at the required levels in Gaza. Israel’s allies must use their leverage to pressure Israel to stop impeding humanitarian access, including water infrastructure needs.

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