Israeli Airstrike Destroys Water Desalination Plant in Northern Gaza

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People spray water at the water treatment facility in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood of Gaza City, Gaza, Palestine, following an Israeli attack, on August 24, 2026. [Saeed M. M. T. Jaras - Anadolu Agency]https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/AA-20260824-42296237-42296236-ISRAELI_ARMY_TARGETS_WATER_TREATMENT_FACILITY_IN_GAZA_CITY-scaled-e1787655196797.jpg" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" width="1200" />
Israeli warplanes struck and destroyed a water desalination plant in the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood of northern Gaza City on Monday, injuring several civilians, according to Palestinian local sources.

The facility provided potable water to thousands of families and displaced Palestinians in Sheikh Radwan and surrounding areas.

Local sources said its destruction would further exacerbate water shortages affecting residents of the Gaza Strip.

The strike comes despite a ceasefire agreement that has been in effect since October 10, 2025, amid continuing Israeli military operations in the territory.

According to Gaza’s Government Media Office, Israeli forces have committed 4,379 violations of the ceasefire since it took effect.

The office said those actions have killed 1,286 Palestinians, wounded 4,257 and resulted in the […]

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