The al-Taawun camp in Gaza City, where 765 displaced families live atop a solid waste dump, faces a dire humanitarian crisis marked by disease, pests, and inadequate sanitation. Residents like Fayez al-Jadi report severe health issues, including scabies and gastroenteritis, worsened by the lack of clean space and healthcare. The city’s waste management is crippled by Israeli restrictions and infrastructural collapse, leading to an environmental catastrophe. Amidst these conditions, families endure constant threats from vermin and unexploded ordnance, pleading for a safer living environment.
