Piles of trash and sewage flood Khan Younis and Rafah, endangering health

Israel's war on Gaza has led to a health disaster, particularly in the overcrowded southern areas of Mawasi, Rafah and Khan Younis, reported the Palestinian news agency Wafa. The situation is dire for the displaced population, with conditions posing a significant threat to their lives.

The destruction of waste management infrastructure has resulted in the accumulation of rubbish, creating hazardous conditions for the affected residents.

The number of displaced people in the south has surged to about 1.5 million, worsening the already catastrophic circumstances. The mix of sewage and drinking water compounds the danger.

Streets are now lined with piles of waste, and many homes and buildings are in ruins.

In Khan Younis, particularly near Al-Aqsa University, thousands of tons of rubbish has accumulated, and floodwaters from sewage have inundated the area. The spread of insects and rodents further heightens the risk of disease, especially respiratory illnesses, which pose a severe danger to vulnerable populations, including children and the elderly.