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Gaza Sewage Flows Into Mediterranean Amid Israeli Blockade on Repairs
Gaza is discharging 40,000 cubic meters of raw sewage into the Mediterranean Sea each day due to blocked repairs of its wastewater treatment system. UN workers report that Israel is preventing the import of necessary equipment and fuel for reconstruction.
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What happened
- 01Gaza is dumping 40,000 cubic meters of raw sewage into the Mediterranean daily.
- 02UN workers cite Israeli restrictions on equipment and fuel for blocked repairs.
- 03Wastewater treatment facilities in Gaza are in need of reconstruction.
- 04A rodent infestation is spreading along the Gaza border.
The situation has also led to a rodent infestation along the Gaza border, requiring pest control.
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