Why were children killed in Gaza getting water?
Asked 10 hours ago
Answer
Children in Gaza were killed at a water distribution point when an Israeli missile, intended for a militant target, malfunctioned and struck the area. The ongoing water crisis forces residents, including children, to gather at such sites despite the risks.
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Deadly Israeli strike highlights Gaza water crisis
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- A family in Gaza struggles to collect enough water for daily needs.
- An Israeli strike at a water distribution point killed at least eight Palestinians, most of them children. 43s
- The Israeli military said the strike missed its intended target due to a malfunction. 53s
- Water shortages have worsened due to fuel shortages and facility closures, forcing reliance on scarce and unclean water. 1m 10s
- Health issues among children are rising due to poor water quality and living conditions. 1m 32s
References
Reuters
11 hours agoDeadly Israeli strike highlights Gaza water crisis
An Israeli strike killed at least eight Palestinians, most of them children, at a water distribution point in the Nuseirat refugee camp. The Israeli military said it intended to target an Islamic Jihad militant, but a malfunction caused the missile to fall short.
