Israel attacked Palestinian water sources over 250 times in five years, data reveals
In a troubling report by the Pacific Institute, a California-based nonprofit organization, it has been revealed that Israeli armed forces and settlers have launched over 250 attacks on Palestinian water sources in the past five years. This alarming trend represents the most extensive assault on civilian water supplies in recent history. The research highlights a disturbing pattern of violence that not only threatens the immediate safety of Palestinians but also jeopardizes their access to essential resources. Between January 2024 and mid-2025 alone, there were at least 90 documented incidents involving the use of bombs, attack dogs, poison, and heavy machinery targeting crucial infrastructure related to drinking water, irrigation, and sanitation in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip.
The implications of these attacks are profound, as water is a vital resource for any population, and its disruption can lead to severe humanitarian crises. The Pacific Institute’s findings underscore the strategic nature of these assaults, suggesting that they are part of a broader effort to control and manipulate access to water in the region. For instance, in several documented cases, settlers have reportedly used poison to contaminate water supplies, while military operations have involved the destruction of water tanks and irrigation systems. This systematic targeting not only inflicts immediate harm but also undermines the long-term viability of Palestinian agriculture and community health, exacerbating existing inequalities and tensions in the region.
The report calls for urgent attention to these violations of international law, emphasizing the need for accountability and protection of civilian resources. As the situation continues to evolve, the international community is urged to recognize the critical role that water plays in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and to advocate for the safeguarding of water supplies as a fundamental human right. The ongoing attacks on water infrastructure highlight the urgent need for dialogue and resolution, as access to clean water is essential not just for survival but for the overall stability and peace 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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