The supply of clean drinking water to hundreds of thousands in northern Gaza has been halted following UNICEF's decision to suspend activities after two contractors were killed by Israeli fire. The deadly attack took place at the strategic Al-Mansoura point, the sole water source for Gaza City, leaving residents and children facing an imminent water crisis and severe health risks.
The international organization stated that the mission was routine and coordinated, yet the crew was targeted, forcing an immediate cessation of work until safety improves. UNICEF issued an urgent appeal to the international community to protect humanitarian facilities, asserting that targeting water points is a flagrant violation of international rules governing the protection of civilians in conflict zones.
