UN: Water shortage continues in Gaza despite reopening of water supply

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Palestinians watch a football match amid the rubble of destroyed buildings in Gaza City, February 9, 2026. /VCG

Despite the recent reopening of a water supply main from Israel into the Gaza Strip, Gaza City continues to face a severe water shortage, UN humanitarians said Monday.

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said its water, hygiene and sanitation partners reported drinking and domestic water shortages even after the reopening of the Mekorot supply line from Israel.

Only 6,000 cubic meters of water are reaching people daily in the city, with significant water losses in hard-to-reach areas.

"To mitigate this shortfall, we and our partners have increased water production and trucked deliveries from groundwater wells and private sector desalination plants," OCHA said.

"Since late last month, our partners have distributed over 100,000 water jerry cans, over 700,000 bars of soap and over 25,000 hygiene kits, over 400 household latrines, and 250 anti-lice kits across Gaza," the office said.

Source(s): Xinhua News Agency

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