Palestinian medical sources told The New Arab that poliovirus is a result of tainted water and wastewater that spread in Gaza due to Israel's war.
![Palestinian workers sort through electronic waste such as batteries, a popular product in the midst of Gaza's electricity crisis. Whilst no formal means of recycling are available in Gaza, Palestinians have used their initiative in setting up local community schemes to help encourage recycling [Getty Images]](/sites/default/files/styles/image_156x88/public/2021-12/GettyImages-1236897332.jpg?h=199d8c1f&itok=eGmTStby)
