After October 7, the Israeli government shut off the pipes that supply Gaza with water. Recently, some water has entered via Egypt, but it’s not reaching everyone and is not nearly enough to meet the needs of Gaza’s population, requiring many to rely on the local water supply. According to the UN, more than 96% of the water supply in Gaza is “unfit for human consumption.” Wastewater and desalination facilities were shut down in mid-October due to fuel and electricity shortages and have been largely inoperable. The World Health Organization has reported that this has significantly increased the risk of bacterial infections like diarrhea, with over half of reported cases in children under five.