Gaza father's outrage after Israeli strike kills son 'searching for sip' at water point
Summary
Ten people were killed, including six children, in an Israeli air strike at a water distribution point in Nuseirat refugee camp in Gaza. The Israeli military said the strike was meant to target a terrorist but admitted a "technical error" caused the munitions to hit the wrong location. The UN reports worsening water shortages in Gaza due to a lack of resources and ongoing conflict.Key Facts
- Ten people died in the air strike, including six children, in Nuseirat refugee camp.
- The children were in line to get water with jerrycans when the strike occurred.
- The Israeli military stated it targeted a member of Palestinian Islamic Jihad but admitted a mistake caused the strike to miss its target.
- The incident is under review by the Israeli military, which expressed regret for harm to civilians.
- The United Nations says water shortages in Gaza are becoming more severe due to a lack of fuel and parts for water facilities.
- Many residents receive less than the emergency water standard of 15 liters per day.
- Security concerns and military operations are affecting access to water and aid in Gaza.
- Families in the area often queue daily to collect water for basic needs like cooking and drinking.
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