Gaza
Gaza youth dig through rubble for salvageable metal and income
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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Dozens of young men across Gaza have turned debris into a livelihood, spending long hours sifting through rubble in search of materials they can extract and resell, according to Shehab Wire. Iron rods buried within the wreckage rank among the most sought-after finds, offering cash that helps sustain families amid broader economic hardship in the territory.
The salvage work has become a common survival strategy for youth facing limited formal employment opportunities. Workers navigate collapsed buildings and debris fields daily, extracting metal and other recoverable materials to sell in local markets. The practice underscores the economic toll on Gaza's population and the lengths residents have gone to secure income in the absence of stable jobs.
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