Rats and Parasites Overrun Gaza's Displaced Tent Camps
Rats and parasites in Gaza are infesting tent camps for displaced Palestinians, biting children and spreading diseases. This dire situation, worsened by Israeli restrictions on pest control materials, has led to an increase in rodent-related incidents and fears of disease outbreaks amidst already challenging living conditions.
In Gaza's tent camps, displaced Palestinians face an overwhelming invasion of rats and parasites that bite sleeping children and spread diseases, worsening their dire living conditions.
Amani Abu Selmi, 20, shared how rats destroyed her wedding trousseau just days before her wedding, showing the gnawed remains to reporters.
The infestation grows unchecked amid Israeli restrictions on pest control materials, contributing to numerous rodent-related health incidents, and increasing fears of disease outbreaks in the community.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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