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Rats and roaches infest Gaza’s tent camps | DW News
May 2, 2026
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Rats and other pests are spreading rapidly across Gaza, with doctors warning that displaced families are at high risk of serious diseases. Their spread has been accelerated by the destruction of sewerage and sanitation systems by Israeli attacks during the war. Israel is also maintaining restrictions on humanitarian aid into the territory, citing security concerns.
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