In Gaza, people do not sleep easily, not because of the bombing or the sound of planes, but because of what moves beneath them.
Gaza's camps are facing a growing environmental and health crisis, driven by attacks by the Israeli occupation that have damaged infrastructure. The accumulation of waste, contaminated water, and the collapse of sewage systems and infrastructure have created overcrowded conditions that produce rodents and insects, increasing the risk of disease, while access to medical care remains limited.
At night, different routines begin. Blankets are lifted, the edges of the tent are checked, food is kept within reach, and people try to seal gaps that cannot truly be sealed.