Water Crisis May Make Gaza Strip Uninhabitable By 2020

The video discusses the severe water crisis in Gaza, where only 10% of the population has access to safe drinking water. The scarcity is exacerbated by political tensions, economic challenges, and environmental issues. Desalination projects, though initiated, face operational hurdles due to limited electricity and fuel. The crisis impacts health, with high rates of waterborne diseases. International aid efforts, like those from Oxfam, aim to provide temporary relief, but a long-term solution requires political cooperation.

What percentage of Gaza's population has access to safe drinking water?

• 25%

• 10%

• 50%

• 75%

What is a major reason for the municipality's inability to treat water in Gaza?

• Insufficient water sources

• Lack of technology

• High unemployment rates

• Majority not paying water bills

What is one of the main challenges faced by the desalination plant in Gaza?

• Inadequate funding from international agencies

• Limited operating hours due to fuel and electricity control

• Poor quality of seawater

• Lack of skilled workers

How does the blockade affect sanitation in Gaza?

• It causes a shortage of sanitation workers

• It prevents the import of cleaning supplies

• It increases the cost of sanitation services

• It leads to untreated sewage being discharged into the sea

What environmental group is working to improve cooperation on water issues between Gaza and Israel?

• Greenpeace

• Eco Peace

• Water Aid

• Friends of the Earth

What health issue is mentioned as a result of nitrate in Gaza's water?

• Respiratory problems

• Skin rashes

• Chronic fatigue

• Blue babies syndrome

What is Oxfam's role in addressing the water crisis in Gaza?

• Supplying bottled water to households

• Building new water treatment plants

• Providing financial aid to the government

• Rehabilitating existing desalination facilities