United Nations spokesman Stephane Dujarric stated today, Friday, April 19, 2024, that 270,000 tons of solid waste have accumulated in the Gaza Strip, which is subject to Israeli attacks, and that this is creating an environmental and health disaster.
Dujarric said that the waste collection and organization system in Gaza was severely damaged due to the destruction of waste management facilities and medical waste centers.
Dujarric added: “270,000 tons of solid waste have accumulated in Gaza, and this creates both an environmental and health disaster.”
On the other hand, Dujarric pointed out that risks remain for humanitarian relief workers in Gaza.
He pointed out that the conflict, the destruction of roads, and the discovery of unexploded bombs make the work more difficult.
