A cycle of perpetual conflicts, a devastating 15-month war and severe economic restrictions have created a catastrophic water crisis in the Gaza strip.
Since October 2023, tightened blockades and relentless military bombardments have further exacerbated the humanitarian crises, making safe drinking water critically scarce. Amid this dire backdrop, Muslim Hands UK, in partnership with UN agencies, has embarked on a transformative project to provide people in Gaza, most of whom are displaced and at great risk of death and disease, with access to safe, clean drinking water.
Gaza has long been plagued by water scarcity, but the ongoing conflict has transformed an already dire situation into a full-blown crisis. The coastal aquifer, Gaza’s primary water source, is severely depleted, with 97% of its water deemed unfit for human consumption due to salinity (high salt content), over-extraction and pollution.
