Gaza: Bombed city suffers from garbage and terrible smell

Gaza: Bombed city suffers from garbage and terrible smell

In the city of Gaza, which has been severely affected by the ongoing conflicts between Israel and Hamas, the situation is becoming increasingly urgent. On November 10, 2025, numerous media will report on the devastating conditions that prevail here. Entire parts of the city are in ruins and the humanitarian crisis is rapidly worsening. A shocking detail: Euronews reports that nearly 10,000 bodies lie buried beneath the ruins as rescuers work in extreme conditions.

Difficulties in accessing heavy equipment force rescue workers to search for survivors by hand. The inadequate infrastructure and the blockade have resulted in even basic support services being severely restricted. Meanwhile, families wait desperately near the rubble for the opportunity to bury their loved ones.

Environmental crisis and waste management

In addition to these humanitarian disasters, Gaza faces a growing environmental crisis. Access to key waste disposal sites was severely affected by the blockade, forcing the city administration to set up a temporary landfill within the city. The waste is piling up and many people are reporting the bad smell and health hazards that result from it. Euronews notes that daily life in Gaza is heavily burdened by these environmental problems.

According to information from Wikipedia The Gaza Strip, in which the city is located, is around 41 km long and between 6 and 12 km wide. This region has been under Israeli occupation since the Six-Day War in 1967 and has since suffered under a rigorous blockade regime that severely limits access to food, water and medical care. This grievance has only further exacerbated the situation in Gaza, which is already being described as an “open-air prison”.

Long-term effects on the population

Gaza's population structure is characterized by flight and displacement. In general, the population is predominantly made up of Palestinian refugees and their descendants. Unemployment is alarmingly high, particularly among young people: 70 percent are unemployed and most people rely on humanitarian aid to make ends meet. With a literacy rate of 97%, people here have the potential to improve their living conditions, but the dull economic and political environment precludes many opportunities.

The presence of Hamas, which has been in control of the Gaza Strip since 2007, is leading to an intense power play and further conflict with Fatah. Political freedoms are restricted, and the daily struggle for survival shows the people's desperation and striving for a dignified existence.

Overall, the situation in Gaza is both humanitarian and environmentally alarming, and it is clear that the international community must act urgently to help those living in one of the most densely populated areas in the world, where hope for improvement is hampered by war and conflict.