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Gaza Municipal Union warns of disaster as 700,000 tons of waste pile up in strip

The Union of Gaza Strip Municipalities warned Friday of the consequences of 700,000 tons of accumulated waste in random dumping sites, as municipalities are unable to provide even the minimum level of essential services due to severe shortages of fuel and equipment

October 28, 2025 at 8:00 am

Palestinian children spend hours searching through piles of garbage to find food and basic supplies in Gaza City, Gaza on November 11, 2025. [Saeed M. M. T. Jaras – Anadolu Agency]