31 Palestinians arrested, fears of complete collapse of health sector in Gaza

An Israeli report warned that Gaza's sewage sector is nearing collapse and will have catastrophic humanitarian consequences, while the Israeli army arrested 31 Palestinians this morning.

31 Palestinians arrested, fears of complete collapse of health sector in Gaza
27 February, 2019   11:15

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The Gaza Strip is suffering from a combination of humanitarian and living conditions caused by the Israeli siege imposed on the Gaza Strip for more than 13 years. An Israeli report revealed that the sewage sector in Gaza is close to total collapse.

According to an Israeli report prepared by the Ben Gurion University of Israel, the sewage situation in Gaza is on the verge of abyss and may collapse at any moment.

According to the Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth, the report speaks of a deadly danger that will not be treated if immediate intervention is not taken before it is too late, which will also spill over into Israel. Its impact will have direct repercussions on Israel, including Spread of diseases, epidemics and pollution.

The report warned of the phenomenon of "environmental refugees" in Gaza, which means the invasion of thousands of Palestinians from Gaza to the cities controlled by Israel by epidemics and diseases.

According to the report, residents of the Gaza are the most affected in the event of a horrific scenario as they describe it, where they will be the first to be infected by epidemics and diseases coming from Gaza.

According to the report, the continuation of the situation in Gaza will entail high risks, and that the talk is a real strategic threat requires extensive intervention to address and prevent the aggravation.

The Israeli army arrested 31 Palestinians during a large-scale arrest campaign carried out in different parts of Jerusalem and the West Bank.

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