Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused Israel of committing acts of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza by depriving them of adequate water supplies. According to a recent report by HRW, Israeli authorities have denied Palestinians the minimum quantity of water required for survival in prolonged emergency situations, as outlined by the World Health Organization (WHO). This has led to thousands of deaths and the spread of numerous diseases among the Palestinian population.
The WHO states that individuals need between 50 and 100 liters of water per day to meet their basic needs. However, in protracted emergency situations, this amount can drop to 15 to 20 liters per day for drinking and washing. Unfortunately, most Palestinians in Gaza do not have access to even this minimal amount of water, with the water available to them being unsafe to drink.
