Oxfam Accuses Israel of 'Weaponizing Water' in Gaza

   Source: Al Jazeera Jul 26, 2024 No Comments


A recent report by Oxfam accuses Israel of weaponising water in Gaza, highlighting a dramatic reduction in water supply by 94 percent. The NGO notes that most water facilities are in ruins, with Israel persistently obstructing the delivery of aid to the Strip.

Al Jazeera’s Hind Khoudary reports from Deir al Balah in central Gaza.

Water War Crimes: How Israel has weaponised water in its military campaign in Gaza

July 18, 2024 | 66 pages | English

Overview

This report presents a detailed analysis of how the Government of Israel has systematically weaponized water against the Palestinians in its latest assault on Gaza, raising grave concerns of human rights violations and breaches of international law. It highlights ongoing violations of international laws, showing how the Government of Israel has used water deprivation to dehumanize and ultimately threaten Palestinian lives since the 1993 Oslo Accords. This culminates, in a brutal fashion, in the current military operation in Gaza.  Download Report

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