In Khan Younis, waste management officials say trash is piling up amid the massive destruction and the Israeli blockade on fuel and water, adding to a growing public health and sanitation crisis.

Omar Matar: “Khan Younis city has faced great damage, amounting to over 200 million, in the infrastructure, sewage systems, waste trucks and cleaning systems, in addition to the lack of fuel, which is the main pillar in operating the cleaning and sewage systems. … The piling up of waste has led to bad smells, spread of insects and rodents, in addition to leakage of liquids from the waste to the underground water reservoir, which is the main source of water for the residents of Khan Younis and Gaza enclave generally.”