UAE to repair northern Gaza water networks

Operation "Chivalrous Knight 3" has commenced the restoration and operation of damaged and destroyed water networks in northern Gaza.

The initiative follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gaza Municipality, as part of the UAE's efforts to provide urgent humanitarian solutions and funding to restore the functionality of water wells and reservoirs in the northern region.

A significant number of water facilities have been affected, with 60 wells destroyed, desalination plants out of operation, main water networks damaged, and water contamination leading to a severe shortage.

The project aims to deliver water to densely populated areas, reduce pollution, and provide a healthy environment. The UAE is funding the project to repair water lines and maintain parts of the water supply networks throughout most of northern Gaza, ensuring easier access to water for residents..

Previously, the UAE implemented a project to repair wells and water tanks in Khan Younis, alleviating the burden on the municipality after its water networks were damaged, leaving it in a state of crisis.

The UAE has established six desalination plants in Rafah, Egypt, with a total capacity of 1.2 million gallons per day, supplying water to over 600,000 people in Gaza, with a total of 130 million gallons delivered to date.

The UAE also provides humanitarian aid and water to thousands of displaced families across various areas of Gaza