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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Bel Trew

People inside Gaza forced into drinking sea water as supplies run out – with enclave facing ‘real catastrophe’

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Civilians in Gaza have resorted to drinking sea water and dirty water as the supply of clean water has run out almost everywhere, with the World Health Organisation (WHO) saying the enclave is less than 24 hours from “real catastrophe”.

The UN’s Palestinian refugee agency told The Independent about the severe lack of fresh water, while medics say hospitals in Gaza have just hours left of generator fuel, while other critical supplies have either run out or will do so soon.

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