This report addresses the phenomenon of electronic waste burning for metal extraction in Hebron, Palestine, monitors the risks and damages caused, the gendered impact, searches for alternatives and possible solutions, and examine the role of the relevant authorities in curbing and stopping this phenomenon. It also aims to raise awareness on the subject and present facts to decision-makers.
On 15 May 2021, Israeli artillery shelling caused a fire that engulfed multiple units of the Khudeir Group’s warehouse in Beit Hanoun, the largest warehouse of pesticides and fertilizers in the Gaza Strip, which raged for several days. This fact sheet addresses the health risks and repercussions on the environment of this incident.