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Gaza water shortage raises health risks

Dmitry Ponyavin
July 1, 2024

After months of bombardment, Gaza is experiencing a crippling water crisis affecting a growing number of displaced people. With summer temperatures on the rise, NGOs warn Gaza's water crisis will lead to the spread of preventable diseases.

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DIMITRY PONYAVIN
Dmitry Ponyavin Editor, producer and correspondent covering major news stories from around the world.
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