A/HRC/2/7 page 20 in the south that were badly damaged during the conflict (see para. 63 above). The conflict is likely to have deepened pre-existing inequalities in the delivery of health care services in Lebanon.123 90. The right to the highest attainable standard of health not only encompasses health care, but also access to the underlying determinants of health, such as adequate water and sanitation.124 Access to water, sanitation and electricity are also essential elements of the right to adequate housing. In Lebanon, inadequate access to water, sanitation and electricity remain among the most serious problems arising from the recent conflict. Local distribution networks (i.e. pipes) have been badly damaged and sewage and garbage collection systems have been interrupted, leading to an increased risk of waterborne diseases.125 Isolated enclaves in the south continue to have limited access to safe water, mainly because of the destruction of many private and community-owned water tanks,126 the damage to the distribution system and the disrupted electricity supply. The Stockholm Conference for Lebanon’s Early Recovery estimated the damage to the water sector at US$ 81 million, more than a quarter of which will be required for South Lebanon. 91. Although frequently neglected, mental health is an integral element of the right to the highest attainable standard of health.127 The recent conflict poses a profound and continuing challenge to the mental and psychosocial well-being of many.128 Women, children and the disabled suffer particular stress. Often struggling to care for their families, women may be at increased risk of domestic violence. Behavioural and emotional difficulties are a common and normal reaction to events such as the recent hostilities. Some individuals are suffering from disabling post-traumatic stress disorder and in some cases this condition will continue for the rest of their lives. 92. The rights to health and adequate housing also encompass a safe and healthy environment.129 The conflict damaged the environment in a number of ways, not least following the attack on the Jiyyeh power plant.130 Some 30 km south of Beirut on the Mediterranean coast, Israeli bombs hit Jiyyeh on 13 and 15 July. Storage tanks caught fire and burnt for some weeks. Also, 10,000-15,000 tons of heavy fuel spilled into the sea and spread northwards. About 150 km of coastline are affected. The Stockholm Conference for Lebanon’s Early Recovery estimated the clean-up costs to be US$ 50 million.131 It is premature to assess the long-term impact of the oil spill on, inter alia, human health. While some local health professionals are reporting an increase in asthmatic and skin complaints that may be attributable to smoke and other pollution since the attacks in mid-July, at present these reports are unsupported by firm scientific evidence. B. Israel 93. In Israel, the number of those who are unable to return to their homes because they have not yet been rebuilt or repaired is reported to be very low. During their visit to the north, the members of the mission could see that the reconstruction was advancing quickly. The Israeli Tax Authority, under the supervision of the Ministry of Finance, administers a fund financed by a percentage of the property tax.132 The Director of the Tax Authority announced in an interim report on 23 September 2006 that the Authority had settled some 10,000 claims for direct damage and 25,000 claims for indirect damage suffered during July. Overall, 60,000 claims had been filed. The Tax Authority also announced that it would support 100 families whose homes