'Children will die of thirst': UN warns of water shortage as Israel kills 44 in Gaza

According to the UN children's agency, just 40 percent of Gaza's drinking water production facilities remain functional as fuel shortages could lead to a 'man-made drought' ■ At least 25 of those killed were awaiting aid distribution

Israeli fire killed at least 44 Palestinians in Gaza on Friday, many who were seeking food aid, local officials said, while the United Nations' children's agency said the scarcity of drinking water was at a crisis point.

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'Children will die of thirst': UN warns of water shortage as Israel kills 44 in Gaza

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