Israel attacked Palestinian water sources over 250 times in five years, data reveals
Recent research conducted by the Pacific Institute, a nonpartisan think tank based in California, has unveiled alarming statistics regarding the assault on Palestinian water sources by Israeli armed forces and settlers. Over the past five years, there have been more than 250 documented attacks on civilian water supplies, marking one of the most extensive campaigns against such vital resources in recent history. The report highlights that between January 2024 and mid-2025 alone, at least 90 incidents involved various forms of aggression, including the use of bombs, dogs, poison, and heavy machinery. These attacks primarily targeted crucial infrastructure for drinking water, irrigation, and sanitation in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip, severely impacting the local Palestinian population’s access to essential resources.
The implications of these assaults are profound, as water is a critical element for survival, agriculture, and overall well-being. The Pacific Institute’s findings shed light on the broader context of water scarcity in the region, which is exacerbated by ongoing political tensions and conflict. For instance, the systematic targeting of water resources not only disrupts daily life for Palestinians but also poses significant challenges to agricultural sustainability and public health. The use of extreme measures, such as poison and military machinery, indicates a deliberate strategy to undermine Palestinian livelihoods and exacerbate humanitarian crises. This alarming trend calls for urgent international attention and intervention to protect civilian access to water and ensure the preservation of human rights in the region.
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Armed forces and settlers used bombs, dogs, poison and machinery to attack people and infrastructure at key sites
Israeli armed forces and settlers have attacked Palestinian water sources more than 250 times in the past five years, amounting to the most sustained assault on civilian water supplies in recent years, new research reveals.
Bombs, dogs, poison and heavy machinery were among the weapons used to attack Palestinians and their infrastructure at drinking water, irrigation and sanitation sites in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip on at least 90 occasions between January 2024 and mid-2025, according to the Pacific Institute, a California-based nonpartisan thinktank tracking water conflicts.
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