People in Gaza dig through garbage for things to burn to keep warm — a far cry from Trump’s vision

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 7 min read 100% complete by By  TOQA EZZIDIN and JULIA FRANKELJanuary 23, 2026 at 08:53 AM
People in Gaza dig through garbage for things to burn to keep warm — a far cry from Trump’s vision

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In January 2026, Palestinians in Gaza, particularly in the Khan Younis area, are resorting to digging through garbage for plastic and paper to burn for warmth and cooking fuel due to the unaffordable cost of firewood. The dire situation highlights the difficult living conditions in the region. Separately, dozens of Palestinians gathered at Nasser hospital to mourn three Palestinian journalists, Anas Ghoneim and Abd Shaat, who were killed on Wednesday when an Israeli strike hit their vehicle. Funerals were held in Khan Younis for the journalists. The images from Gaza depict a stark contrast to previous visions for the region.

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gaza 100% poverty 90% garbage 80% fuel shortage 70% israeli strike 70% palestinian journalists 60% khan younis 50% west bank 40%

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Gaza Strip

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