MSF Accuses Israel of Using Water as a 'Weapon' in Gaza, Calls it Part of 'Genocide'

A stark new report from Doctors Without Borders (MSF) levels grave accusations against Israel, alleging the systematic use of water as a weapon of collective punishment in Gaza. Titled 'Water as a Weapon: Israel's Destruction and Deprivation of Water and Sanitation in Gaza,' the report details the devastating impact on Palestinian infrastructure. MSF asserts that Israel has destroyed or damaged nearly 90% of water and sanitation facilities, including desalination plants, wells, and sewage systems.

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Israel ha destruido o dañado casi el 90% de la infraestructura de agua y saneamiento en Gaza, incluidas las plantas desalinizadoras, los pozos, las tuberías y los sistemas de alcantarillado

The organization unequivocally states that this "repeated instrumentalization" of water is not accidental but a "recurrent, systematic, and cumulative pattern." MSF goes further, directly linking the deliberate deprivation of water to the alleged genocide perpetrated by Israel, a claim Israel vehemently denies. Claire San Filippos, MSF's head of emergencies for Palestine, highlights the dire health consequences, warning that the destruction of water infrastructure, coupled with overcrowding and a collapsed health system, creates a breeding ground for disease.

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la privación deliberada de agua infligida a los palestinos forma parte integrante del genocidio perpetrado por Israel

Israel's COGAT, the body overseeing Palestinian territories, has dismissed the MSF report as "unfounded" and "objectively incorrect," countering that Israel permits access to over 70,000 cubic meters of water daily. This stark disagreement underscores the deep chasm in narratives surrounding the conflict. From our perspective in Mexico, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, as detailed by MSF, is deeply concerning. The report's focus on water infrastructure highlights a critical, yet often overlooked, aspect of the conflict's devastating impact on civilian life and public health. The accusation of using water as a weapon is particularly chilling, given its fundamental necessity for survival. While Israel disputes these claims, the detailed findings by a reputable international organization demand serious attention and underscore the urgent need for humanitarian access and accountability.

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las autoridades israelíes saben que sin agua la vida se detiene. Sin embargo, han destruido sistemática y deliberadamente las infraestructuras hidráulicas en Gaza, al tiempo que bloquean de forma constante la entrada de equipos relacionados con el agua