"Gaza's Water Crisis: Impact on Women and Children"

Palestinian women in Gaza, facing a severe water shortage exacerbated by the Israeli blockade and recent military actions, have been forced to shave their heads to prevent scalp diseases due to lack of clean water for washing. The water crisis has led to unsanitary conditions, posing health risks such as alopecia, scalp ringworm, and bacterial infections. The World Health Organisation has warned of the spread of infectious diseases in Gaza, while the UN agency for Palestinian refugees has highlighted the use of water as a weapon of war, with clean water being scarce and unavailable in sufficient quantities.