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    Gaza faces a man-made drought as water systems collapse, UNICEF says

    "Just 40% of drinking water production facilities remain functional," UNICEF spokesperson James Elder said.
    Reuters
    June 20, 2025 / 15:14 IST
    Palestinian children fill water containers at a tent camp, in Gaza City, May 20, 2025. (Image: Reuters)

    Gaza is facing a man-made drought as its water systems collapse, the United Nations' children agency said on Friday.

    "Children will begin to die of thirst ... Just 40% of drinking water production facilities remain functional," UNICEF spokesperson James Elder told reporters in Geneva.

    Reuters

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