Gaza's Trash Crisis: Another Weapon of War

The Israeli military operation in Gaza has led to a humanitarian crisis exacerbated by the inability to dispose of waste. Mountains of trash have become breeding grounds for disease and a threat to the health of survivors.


Gaza's Trash Crisis: Another Weapon of War

The consequences of the devastating Israeli military campaign in Gaza are not limited to widespread ruins. Piles of waste have joined the scene of destruction with their foul odor and swarms of flies. Landfills, which have formed due to authorities' inability to remove trash, have become a real environmental disaster for surviving residents. They pose a threat of spreading infectious diseases and worsen the already dire humanitarian situation in the region.