Israel’s bombardment has destroyed sewage systems in Gaza, leading to overflow DOHA: Palestinians in Gaza risk facing a cholera outbreak as a result of damage to water infrastructure, the UNRWA chief has said. Philippe Lazzarini made the warning on Sunday during a visit to Berlin aimed at securing new financial support for the agency, Qatar News Agency reported. He highlighted the severe health risks posed by the scarcity of potable water and the shutdown of all water desalination facilities as a result of Israel’s invasion. Earlier in January, Palestine’s Environmental Quality Authority said that Israel’s bombardment has destroyed sewage systems in Gaza, leading to overflow. The Sheikh Radwan pond in Gaza City has been severely impacted by rainwater accumulation and sewage leakage, and risks overflowing. Lazzarini described the situation for Gaza’s residents as “almost hopeless,” stressing the need to tackle the growing famine and worsening conditions in southern Gaza. “We have around 600,000 school-age children in Gaza, and a top priority is getting them back to learning,” he added, highlighting the importance of educational continuity as a critical issue for the region’s future.