‘Life covered in soot’: Gas shortage forces Gaza families to cook over wood

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Maram HumaidMarch 12, 2026 at 07:09 AM

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Due to ongoing cooking gas shortages in Gaza, families are resorting to burning wood and plastic for cooking, creating dangerous conditions. Displaced since October 2023, Islam Dardouna and her family in Sheikh Ajleen are among those forced to use makeshift wood-burning stoves. The smoke exposure has severely worsened Dardouna's respiratory problems, forcing her to rely heavily on asthma inhalers. The shortages, exacerbated by the war, have made daily life a struggle as families search for wood and other fuel alternatives. The lack of cooking gas and cylinders has significantly impacted the health and well-being of Gazan families, particularly women and children.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Abdelhakim Abu Riash ×230% Ramadan 40% Sheikh Ajleen 50% Palestinians 60% Jabalia 60% Israel 70% Muath Dardouna 70% Gaza City ×280% Islam Dardouna ×390% Gaza Strip 95%

Keywords

cooking gas shortage 90% gaza 90% wood fire 80% indoor air pollution 70% displacement 60% respiratory problems 60% humanitarian crisis 50% fuel shortage 50% war 40%

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Very Negative

Score: -0.80

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Al Jazeera

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Far LeftCenterFar Right

Classification Confidence

90%

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Gaza Strip

This article was automatically classified using rule-based analysis. The political bias score ranges from -1 (far left) to +1 (far right).

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