VOICED: Gazans scavange rubbish dumps

In the Gaza Strip, many residents, like Khaled, resort to scavenging at rubbish dumps to find items of value due to the dire economic situation. The Israeli blockade, imposed since Hamas took control in 2007, has led to a collapsed economy with high unemployment and poverty rates. Despite the dangers, including exposure to hospital waste, scavenging remains a necessity for survival as the blockade continues.

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