Millions of gallons spill from Gaza's sewage into Mediterranean daily as Israel blocks reconstruction

UN workers report that Israel is blocking the fuel and equipment required to restore Gaza’s wastewater treatment system, resulting in raw sewage flowing into the sea. Haaretz also notes that a rodent infestation is spreading along the Gaza border, which has prompted pest-control efforts.

According to Middle East Eye, Israel is preventing the construction of a key military outpost in Gaza that is part of Donald Trump’s Board of Peace. The outpost, intended for 150 international troops to serve as an international stabilisation force, was contracted to Louisiana-based Arkel International in August. Middle East Eye reports that contractors and trucks are being prevented from crossing into Gaza to begin work.

Arutz Sheva - Israel National News also reports that the blocking of this outpost is delaying the deployment of international troops and reconstruction.

Brief written by urgent.news from Haaretz, Jerusalem Post, Mail and Guardian, Middle East Eye, Arutz Sheva - Israel National News — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.