Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in South Lebanon: Three martyrs in strike that targeted vehicle on Shoukin-Kfar Dejjal road, Nabatieh District.
Iranian Judiciary Spokesperson: Israeli aggression on Evin Prison a war crime.
Iranian Judiciary Spokesperson: A number of employees, civilians martyred in Israeli aggression on Evin Prison yesterday.
Netanyahu: "Israel" has agreed to the US proposal for a bilateral ceasefire with Iran.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in South Lebanon: Israeli drone strikes Shoukin-Kfar Dejjal road, Nabatieh District.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: 25 martyrs, more than 150 injured in Israeli targeting of aid seekers near Netzarim Axis, central Gaza Strip.
The ceasefire between Iran and "Israel" has officially begun.
Sirens sound in northern occupied Palestine.
Israeli media: Iran used missiles that have never been launched before in its latest attacks.
Israeli military command reports the detection of a fifth launch from Iran.

Fuel shortage in Gaza leaves over 1.2 mln without clean water

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: News websites
  • 16 Nov 2024 22:57
  • 1 Shares
2 Min Read

The suspension of sewage treatment facilities further threatens to flood the city's streets with untreated wastewater, raising fears of environmental and public health disasters.

Listen
  • x
  • Palestinians gather at the site of an Israeli strike in the courtyard of the Al-Aqsa Hospital where displaced people live in tents, in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (AP)
    Palestinians gather at the site of an Israeli strike in the courtyard of the Al-Aqsa Hospital where displaced people live in tents, in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, Saturday, November 9, 2024. (AP)

A severe fuel shortage in Gaza has plunged the southern city of Khan Younis into a worsening humanitarian crisis, leaving over 1.2 million residents without access to clean water, Palestinian officials warned on Saturday.

In a statement, local authorities revealed that critical services, including water wells and desalination plants, have ceased operations due to the persistent lack of fuel.

The suspension of sewage treatment facilities further threatens to flood the city's streets with untreated wastewater, raising fears of environmental and public health disasters.

"This fuel stoppage has disrupted essential services and placed lives at risk," officials said, urging the international community and UN agencies to intervene.

They called for immediate pressure on "Israel" to resume fuel supplies and allow the entry of essential equipment and spare parts, warning that the complete collapse of public services is imminent.

Gaza's infrastructure in ruins

The situation is part of a broader humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, which has been under siege since October 2023.

Related News

'Israel' kills 80 in Gaza, 65 of whom gunned down in aid site

Gaza death toll surges to 55,432 killed, 128,923 injured

Israeli authorities have systematically blocked the entry of lifesaving supplies, including food, medicine, fuel, and tents, exacerbating the dire conditions.

Read more: North Gaza hospitals out of service; food, fuel cut off amid IOF siege

Critical infrastructure, including water networks, sanitation systems, and bread mills, has been destroyed, leaving the territory on the brink of collapse.

Palestinian officials accused "Israel" of "destroying all aspects of life" in Gaza through its ongoing blockade and genocidal operations.

The lack of basic services has left residents struggling to survive amid a rapidly escalating disaster.

Calls for International Action

As the crisis deepens, Palestinian leaders are urging swift action from the global community to alleviate the suffering of Gaza's 2.3 million residents.

"The international community must not stand idly by as the people of Gaza are denied basic human rights," they said in their statement.

Meanwhile, humanitarian groups warn that unless urgent action is taken to restore essential services, Gaza's already dire situation could spiral into an unprecedented catastrophe.

Read more: Gaza home to largest number of amputee children in modern history: UN

  • genocide in Gaza
  • war on Gaza
  • Palestine
  • Gaza genocide
  • Water Shortage
  • Water pollution
  • Gaza
  • water scarcity
War on Gaza

War on Gaza

Most Read

Israeli workers survey the site where a missile launched from Iran struck in Haifa on Sunday, June 22, 2025. (AP)

True Promise 3, wave 20: 40 missiles launched, Kheibar-Shekan in first

  • Politics
  • 22 Jun 2025
Rescue team work at the site where a missile launched from Iran struck Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday, June 16, 2025 (AP)

Wave 12 of Operation True Promise 3 launched, Sejjil deployed: IRGC

  • Politics
  • 18 Jun 2025
Iran launches missile barrage to Tel Aviv, casualties reported

True Promise 3, wave 14: Tel Aviv targeted, casualties reported

  • Politics
  • 19 Jun 2025
Iran's heavy barrages impact multiple Israeli targets overnight

Iran's heavy barrages impact multiple Israeli targets overnight

  • Palestine
  • 18 Jun 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters upon arriving at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, N.J., Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Politics

Trump lashes out at media outlets for downplaying Iran strike impact

ap
Politics

Turkey denies role in US-Israeli strikes on Iran nuclear sites

Iran targets US air base in Qatar with 'destructive' missile strike
MENA

Iran retaliates, targets US air base in Qatar with missiles

Demonstrators hold up a banner during a protest by Palestine Action group in London, Monday, June 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Politics

UK signals 'terror' ban on 'Palestine Action', sparking protests

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS