# The toxic waste of the Gaza war has reached Israel

https://mins.news/en/item/37364

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-30 07:41 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/8/30/the-toxic-waste-of-the-gaza-war-has-reached-israel?traffic_source=rss

> The article argues that Israel cannot shield its citizens from the ecological destruction of Gaza. Untreated sewage and contaminated rubble are affecting shared coastal waters, the Ashkelon desalination plant, marine life and aquifers, creating public-health and long-term environmental risks for Palestinians and Israelis.

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