Partial Resumption of Water Supply to Southern Gaza Amidst Israeli Troop Gatherings
In a recent development, Israeli authorities have announced the decision to partially resume the water supply to southern Gaza, according to American media reports. This decision comes following an agreement reached between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and United States President Joe Biden.
Amidst these developments, Israeli troops have been seen gathering near the Gaza Strip on the 15th (local time).
International Efforts to Address Humanitarian Crisis
White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan emphasized the urgency of the situation in an interview with CNN, stating that the water supply to the southern Gaza Strip was promptly restarted to persuade Israeli leaders. The supply was cut off after a large-scale surprise attack by Hamas, the Palestinian armed faction, on Israel on the 7th, which led to an overnight air strike and a halt in the provision of electricity, drinking water, food, and gas to the Gaza Strip.
Sullivan further noted, “We are diligently working to ensure that civilians seeking refuge in Gaza have access to essential resources such as food, water, and shelter. It is crucial to acknowledge that the majority of the population in Gaza has no affiliation with Hamas and deserves dignity and security.” The United States is actively engaging with the United Nations, Jordan, and Egypt to facilitate the flow of humanitarian supplies to Gaza amidst the deepening Israeli crisis.
Echoing these efforts, Israeli Energy Minister Israel Katz remarked, “The decision to resume water supply aligns partially with the agreement between Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Biden. As a result, civilians in the southern region of Gaza will benefit from this development.”
Israel’s Response
Earlier today, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu chaired the weekly cabinet meeting, marking it as the first emergency ministerial meeting of the wartime coalition government. During the meeting, Netanyahu asserted, “Hamas had anticipated our collapse, but instead, we will crush them.”
In preparation for potential ground operations, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have ordered the evacuation of 1.1 million residents from northern Gaza to the south. Military operations will commence once the evacuation of civilians is confirmed.
Amidst international efforts to address the humanitarian crisis, the situation in Gaza remains a focal point of concern for global leaders.
American media reported on the 15th (local time) that Israeli authorities have decided to partially resume water supply to southern Gaza. This follows an agreement between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden.
Israeli troops are gathering near the Gaza Strip on the 15th (local time). /AP
White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said in an interview with CNN that day, “The water supply in the southern Gaza Strip was restarted within an hour to persuade Israeli leaders.” After Hamas, the Palestinian armed faction, launched a large-scale surprise attack on Israel on the 7th, Israel carried out an overnight air strike and immediately cut off the supply of electricity, drinking water, food and gas to the Gaza Strip.
“We are working to ensure that civilians seeking refuge in Gaza have access to food, water and shelter,” said Sullivan. “The majority of the population in Gaza have no connection to Hamas and deserve dignity and security.” he did The United States continues to communicate with the United Nations, Jordan, and Egypt to allow humanitarian supplies to flow into Gaza as the Israeli crisis deepens. Israeli Energy Minister Israel Katz also said, “The decision to resume water supply is partially in accordance with the agreement between Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Biden,” and added, “As a result, civilians will go south Gaza.”
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, presided over the weekly cabinet meeting this morning. He said of the meeting on this day, “This is the first emergency ministerial meeting of the wartime coalition government,” and “Hamas thought we would collapse, but we will crush them.” The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) predicted a ground war and ordered the 1.1 million residents of northern Gaza to leave for the south, saying it would begin military operations once the evacuation of civilians was confirmed.
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