Palestine, Aug. 21 -- After 22 months of Israel destroying and restricting access to critical water infrastructure, the amount of water available in Gaza is wholly insufficient.

Israel is deliberately depriving people of water in Gaza as part of its genocidal campaign that is denying Palestinians the necessities of life. Israel's refusal to allow in fuel and equipment to repair damaged water pipes and desalination plants is making it impossible for people to get enough water, leading to deadly medical consequences.

As with food, supplies, and health care, the Israeli military is restricting access to water to minimal levels. By refraining from cutting off water entirely, they allow plausible deniability while choking Palestinians of the...