Hamas stated on Monday that Israel had not resumed water provides for the Gaza Strip regardless of pledging to take action, whereas an Israeli official responded that some water was being supplied to an space within the south of the enclave.
Israel stopped piping water to Gazans as a part of a siege imposed after Hamas gunmen rampaged in its southern cities and village on Oct 7. On Sunday, Israel stated that as a part of an settlement with Washington it was resuming some provides.
Hamas inside ministry spokesman Eyad Al-Bozom stated on Monday there had been no resumption of water provides: “The residents drink unhealthy water, posing a severe well being disaster threatens the lives of the residents.”
An aide to Israeli Vitality and Infrastructure Minister Israel Katz stated water was being provided locally of Bnei Sahila, close to southern Khan Younis. The aide declined to elaborate on the quantity of water being provided.
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Katz stated on Sunday that resupplying water in southern Gaza would encourage Palestinian civilians to congregate there as Israel pummels Hamas targets in Gaza Metropolis to the north. Israel has informed residents of the northern half of Gaza, together with Gaza Metropolis, to depart for the south.
SOURCE: REUTERS, TOE, AAGENCIES
