Geneva Policy Outlook - Article - Weaponising water in Gaza

Monday 5 February 2024
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This article looks at the war in Gaza through the lens of water. The authors highlight how the fluid nature of water emphasises the importance of territorial sharing mechanisms, and make a case for working towards a special protection of water systems in the rules of war.

Geneva Water Hub Prof Mark Zeitoun, General Director, Natasha Carmi, Lead Water Specialist, Dr Laura Turley, Science Policy Interface Senior Manager and Dr Mara Tignino, International Water Law Specialist, look at the war in Gaza through the lens of water and highlight how the fluid nature of water emphasises the importance of territorial sharing mechanisms, and make a case for working towards a special protection of water systems in the rules of war.

 

Read the full article here.

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