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UN begins clearing massive wartime waste dump in Gaza City | Gaza
UN Development Programme Initiates Cleanup of Wartime Waste in Gaza City
February 12, 2026
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has commenced efforts to clear a significant waste dump in Gaza City, a byproduct of wartime conflict that arose after access to the primary landfill was restricted. This initiative seeks to mitigate health and environmental risks posed to nearly two million residents in the area.
The cleanup project addresses urgent concerns regarding both public health and environmental safety, aiming to restore some degree of normalcy for the local population amid ongoing challenges.
