In response to severe fuel shortages exacerbated by Israeli restrictions on petroleum imports, Gaza residents have begun converting plastic waste into diesel. With conventional fuel sources scarce, locals are collecting and breaking down plastic, which is then melted in furnaces to produce makeshift diesel. This alternative fuel is used to power essential services in the region.
The fuel crisis in Gaza is intensified by ongoing Israeli blockades and Egypt’s control over the Gaza border, further restricting access to petroleum products. Environmental and health experts have expressed concerns about the detrimental effects of this process, noting that burning plastic not only harms the environment but also poses significant health risks to those involved and the broader population. Despite these issues, Gaza’s residents have few alternatives and continue this practice as a temporary solution. The international community remains attentive to the implications of this unconventional approach to Gaza’s energy crisis.
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