Israel implements 'scorched-earth policy' through intentionally targeting water stations, hospitals in Gaza: Abul Gheit

CAIRO – 29 October 2023: Secretary-General of the Arab league Ahmed Aboul Gheit, said that Israel is implementing the scorched-earth policy through intentionally targeting water stations and hospitals in the Gaza Strip.

Speaking at the opening session of the sixth edition of Cairo Water Week (CWW) which kicked off on Sunday, Abul Gheit added that the severity of the destruction of basic facilities indicates a desire to wreak havoc and make what remains of the Palestinian territories uninhabitable.

Israel aims to target the infrastructure in Palestine, without taking into consideration the international humanitarian law, he further said.

The Arab League (AL) recognizes the severity of such practices which pose a threat to the Arab water security, he went on to say.

He noted that the sixth edition of CWW is considered the most prominent water event in the Arab region thanks to the efforts of the Egyptian government, which has worked to develop it and enrich its discussions since its launch in 2018. He praised its outputs that are presented periodically within the work of the Arab Ministerial Water Council because of its impact in enhancing the process of joint Arab action in the field of water.

Proceedings of the sixth edition of Cairo Water Week (CWW) kicked off on Sunday under the rubric of "Action on Adaptation in the Water Sector for Sustainability."

The event, which is held under the auspices of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, will run until November 2.

Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani Sweilam, Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, International Cooperation Minister Rania el Mashat, Youth and Sports Minister Ashraf Sobhi and Head of the European Union Delegation to Egypt Christian Berger attend the conference.

During the week-long proceedings, several high-level meetings will be held along with a series of regional workshops.

This year's CWW will introduce a novel competition titled "The Innovation Award in Water Management" to identify best practical ideas for sustainably managing water resources.

The death toll of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces since the outbreak of the war on Gaza has risen to more than 8,000 people, Palestinian Ministry of Health announced on Sunday

It added that Israel has committed 825 massacres against Palestinian families in Gaza since October 7.