Summary
In Gaza, families face a serious shortage of cooking gas, forcing many to cook using firewood and other unsafe materials. This situation has worsened since the conflict with Israel intensified in October 2023, affecting people's health and daily life.
Key Facts
- Gaza families struggle to find cooking gas due to a prolonged shortage.
- Since the conflict began in October 2023, cooking fuel remains in short supply.
- Many people, like Islam Dardouna, suffer health problems from using wood fires.
- Dardouna has asthma and struggles with smoke from cooking on open fires.
- Before being displaced, Dardouna lived in northern Gaza; now, she lives in a camp.
- UN reports say gas supply meets less than 3% of the actual need in Gaza.
- Around 54.5% of households in Gaza use firewood for cooking.
- Hazardous cooking methods are common, affecting health and the environment.
