What is causing toxic waste in Gaza?
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Toxic waste in Gaza is caused by uncollected garbage due to destroyed trucks, fuel shortages, restricted landfill access, and lack of donor support, all worsened by conflict and blockade.
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Gaza faces severe health risks amid toxic waste piles
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- Mountains of waste have accumulated in central Gaza after years of conflict.
- Garbage collection is suspended due to destroyed trucks and fuel shortages. 21s
- Access to main landfill is blocked, causing trash to pile up across the city. 1m 5s
- Health officials report increases in skin and respiratory diseases linked to waste. 1m 29s
- Clearing waste remains a major challenge despite a fragile ceasefire. 1m 53s
