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Gaza: OCHA says water insecurity remains widespread as winter approaches

Humanitarian agencies also warn that funding and import restrictions are limiting preparation for flooding at displacement sites.

OCHA says 91% of assessed households in Gaza face moderate to high water insecurity, with many families dependent on water trucking and humanitarian agencies facing restrictions on the entry of critical equipment and supplies.

What we know

The 11 September report describes continuing airstrikes and other attacks, pressure on health services and concern about the approaching rainy season at overcrowded displacement sites.

What is disputed or not yet verified

OCHA attributes casualty figures in the reporting period to the Gaza Ministry of Health. CAWT preserves that attribution and does not describe those figures as independently verified by the UN.

Sources

What we know

OCHA reported 91% of assessed households faced moderate to high water insecurity and described continuing attacks, medical shortages and WASH constraints.

What is disputed or not yet verified

Casualty figures in the report are attributed by OCHA to the Gaza Ministry of Health and are not presented by CAWT as independently UN-verified totals.

Sources

  • OCHA oPt — Humanitarian Situation Report, 11 September 2026