Gaza water provider resumes services after row

A Gaza company that operates water desalination plants serving nearly half of the enclave's population said it had resumed operations after Hamas-led security freed a staff member whom they detained on Monday.

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A statement issued by the Abdul Salam Yassin Company, whose services reach more than 1 million people, said the decision to resume operations came after the issue was resolved, adding that the staff member was "fine and in good health."

The company apologised for what it said was a "misunderstanding" that led to the detention of its employee and affirmed its respect for the Hamas-led government in Gaza.

Hamas government officials declined comment on the arrest, but a source on Wednesday confirmed the employee had been freed, without elaborating on the reasons for his detention.