Articles on Gaza Tragedy 2023
ECOCIDE: THE ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTER CAUSED BY ISRAEL’S WAR ON GAZA “It will take tens of billions of dollars and several decades to repair the unprecedented destruction in Gaza.” NAOUAL SAHEL 25TH JULY 2024 According to UNEP, Israel’s war on Gaza has not only been a disaster in terms of lost human lives, but the nine-month-led crisis has also impacted Gaza’s civil infrastructure. Israel’s bombing of Gaza has generated 39 million tonnes of military debris and hazardous material, including human remains and bombs, which will persist in Gaza’s environment and affect its residents, based on a preliminary assessment released by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) on 18 June 2024. “Not only are the people of Gaza dealing with untold suffering from the ongoing war, the significant and growing environmental damage in Gaza risks locking its people into a painful, long recovery. While many questions remain regarding the exact type and quantity of contaminants affecting the environment in Ga...