"The [Israeli army] occupation has completely destroyed more than 40% of the water wells and bulldozed more than 350 km of water pipes that transport water to citizens," says Khan Yunis municipality spokesman Saeb Laqan as authorities work to restore water systems in the war-ravaged territory. Israel halted aid deliveries to Gaza in early March after a deadlock over a fragile ceasefire, which since January 19 has reduced hostilities after more than 15 months of relentless fighting. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES