UNICEF Accuses Israel of Blocking Gaza Flood Prevention Equipment
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UNICEF has accused Israel of blocking the import of equipment to repair a wastewater basin in Gaza, citing security concerns. UNICEF representative James Elder warned of potential flooding and disease outbreaks if the basin overflows. Israel stated the rejection was due to security concerns over dual-use materials. Meanwhile, tens of thousands of displaced Gazans are already affected by heavy rains and flooding, with nearly a million living in flood-risk areas.
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- UNICEF accuses Israel of blocking essential flood prevention equipment for Gaza.
- Israel cited security concerns over dual-use materials for rejecting the project.
- UNICEF warns of toxic wastewater flooding and disease risks in Gaza.
- Tens of thousands of displaced Gazans are already suffering from heavy rains and flooding.
- UNICEF estimates nearly a million displaced Gazans live in flood-risk areas.
The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) has accused Israel of preventing the import of essential equipment needed to avert further flooding in Gaza. UNICEF representative James Elder stated on November 10 that Israel had rejected a project to repair a water collection basin in the Sheikh Radwan area of Gaza City. According to Elder, UNICEF and the Peace Council had spent nearly a year coordinating the $3 million project before Israel's recent refusal.
The basin is contaminated with wastewater, and heavy rains pose a risk of overflow, potentially releasing toxic sewage into streets and tent camps, exacerbating disease risks. Elder urged immediate repairs to prevent further child fatalities, noting that "toxic wastewater could flood Gaza's streets and tents, forcing children and families to flee their temporary homes again and significantly increasing the threat of disease." UNICEF Palestine shared on November 8 that children in Gaza were facing rain and cold in fragile tents, with soaked clothes and flooded shelters.
Reuters reported that Israel rejected the project on security grounds, citing restrictions on dual-use items that could be diverted for military purposes. However, Channel 14 ITV correspondent Achikam Gimelfarb highlighted that international organizations often hold Israel responsible for Gaza's infrastructure issues while downplaying Hamas's role. Gimelfarb presented testimonies from Gaza residents accusing local entities of hoarding humanitarian aid. One resident, Zafer Zanoun, expressed anger over tents and protective coverings being stored in containers instead of being distributed, stating, "They are storing tents and tarps in containers to shoot trending videos." While Zanoun did not directly name Hamas, his accusations come amid the group's continued control over significant parts of Gaza.
Meanwhile, heavy rains have already impacted tens of thousands of displaced residents. UNICEF estimates that nearly one million displaced individuals in Gaza live in areas with varying degrees of flood risk, with approximately 400,000 in zones of particularly high risk. UNICEF Palestine also shared on November 9 that a 13-year-old named Bilal reported his tent collapsing due to flooding.
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