Gaza
Israel blocks Gaza water basin repairs, UNICEF warns of flood risk
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Israel has rejected the importation of equipment needed to repair a water basin in Gaza, UNICEF said, raising the risk of overflow that could endanger nearby residents through flooding and potential disease, Al-Monitor reported. The UN children's agency did not specify when the rejection occurred or provide details on Israel's stated reasoning.
The blocked repairs come as Gaza faces a severe humanitarian crisis following months of conflict. UNICEF has repeatedly warned of deteriorating conditions affecting the territory's water and sanitation infrastructure.
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