'Ecocide in Gaza': does scale of environmental destruction amount to a war crime?
Dire environmental conditions in Gaza worsened by Israeli military actions raise concerns of ecocide and war crimes.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Families in Gaza, like Soha Abu Diab’s, face dire living conditions in the aftermath of Israeli military actions, with pollution in the air and water worsening daily. Satellite data reveals significant destruction of farmland and forests, with up to 48% of tree cover damaged. The environmental repercussions, including contaminated soil and water, have raised concerns of ecocide and potential war crimes. The deliberate targeting of agricultural lands and infrastructure has exacerbated an already critical situation, leaving the people of Gaza struggling to survive amidst mounting pollution and devastation.
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- Soha Abu Diab
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- Israeli