Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:37pm on 23 Dec 2023,Saturday International
Israel is considering flooding the Hamas tunnel network in Gaza with seawater, a move experts warn could lead to an ecological disaster. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have installed pumps in Al-Shati refugee camp for this purpose. Environmental concerns arise as seawater may seep into Gaza's aquifer, affecting drinking water for 2.3 million residents. Experts, including Mark Zeitoun, caution that such an action could ruin living conditions and potentially violate international humanitarian and environmental laws. The UN Environment Programme emphasizes the need to protect Gaza's fragile ecosystem and the coastal aquifer.
