How the return of piped water to Gaza poses new risks for disease and pollution – which could flood into Israel
With Gaza's wastewater plants still crippled, restored water flow and winter rains are sending raw sewage into the Mediterranean. 'Pollution has no geographical boundaries,' warned one expert, as Israel fears damage to desalination plants, drinking water security and epidemic outbreaks
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With Gaza's wastewater plants still crippled, restored water flow and winter rains are sending raw sewage into the Mediterranean. 'Pollution has no geographical boundaries,' warned one expert, as Israel fears damage to desalination plants, drinking water security and epidemic outbreaks
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08:29 PM • December 31 2025 IST
The ongoing repairs of the Gaza Strip's destroyed water system following the Israel-Hamas cease-fire are beginning to alleviate the Strip's humanitarian crisis, but they also pose risks of disease and pollution – which could spill over into Israel.
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