A major water desalination company in Gaza has suspended its operations after one of its employees was detained by the governing group. The company, which supplies water to over a million residents, halted both plant and truck deliveries in protest, raising fears of a worsening water crisis. The company board member stated that employee safety is paramount, even as the move threatens to deepen hardship for the population. This rare act of protest highlights growing tensions as the region grapples with damaged infrastructure and ongoing political uncertainty.