العربية
July 2, 2025 — Khan Younis, Gaza Strip
A vital water reservoir in Khan Younis has become unreachable following new Israeli displacement orders, heightening fears of a total collapse in the local water distribution network and further deepening Gaza’s humanitarian catastrophe.
The Al Satar reservoir, which plays a central role in distributing piped water from Israel, is now cut off after overnight evacuation notices were issued for two neighborhoods in southern Gaza. Up to 80,000 residents are affected, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
“If this reservoir is damaged or continues to be inaccessible, the city’s entire water system could break down,” warned UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric.
Humanitarian Situation Reaching Breaking Point
The reservoir’s shutdown is the latest blow to Gaza’s collapsing infrastructure, already strained by fuel shortages, damaged supply chains, and widespread displacement.
🔻 85% of Gaza is now either under military control or designated evacuation zones.
🔻 Nearly 714,000 people have been forcibly displaced again since March.
🔻 29,000 were uprooted in just a single day earlier this week.
Overcrowded shelters are unable to cope. In most areas, people are sleeping outdoors without protection from the elements. A recent survey found that 97% of displacement sites lack proper shelter.