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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Stuti Mishra

Poisoned water and shattered grid: Gaza left in environmental freefall after war, report says

Gaza’s water, sanitation, and energy systems are on the brink of a total collapse after nearly two years of war. As residents begin returning following a ceasefire, the region’s environmental damage could make its recovery impossible without urgent action, a new report warns.

Analysts said Gaza’s ecosystems have been devastated by bombardments, almost entirely ruining croplands and water systems, leaving two million people at continuous risk of a humanitarian crisis.

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