Gas shortage forces families in Gaza to cook with wood

Islam Dardouna, a 34-year-old mother of three displaced by the ongoing conflict in Gaza, struggles with severe respiratory issues due to reliance on a makeshift stove fueled by wood and waste. Since the war escalated in October 2023, families like hers face critical shortages of cooking gas and fuel, forcing them to adopt hazardous cooking methods. Humanitarian groups report that over half of households now use firewood, while many burn waste, compromising health and safety during the holy month of Ramadan.

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