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Gazans resort to turtle meat in hunt for food


Published on 2025-04-28 23:48:10 - AFP
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  • With food scarce in the besieged and war-battered Gaza Strip, some desperate families have turned to eating sea turtles as a rare source of protein.So (turtle meat) is an alternative for other sources of protein.

In Gaza, the ongoing blockade and economic crisis have led residents to resort to hunting and consuming turtle meat as a source of affordable protein, despite it being illegal and culturally taboo. The scarcity of food and skyrocketing prices have driven people like Mohammed Abu Hasira to hunt turtles, which are sold at markets for around $10 each. This practice has raised concerns among environmentalists about the impact on turtle populations, while health officials warn of potential health risks from consuming the meat. The situation underscores the dire economic conditions in Gaza, where over half the population lives below the poverty line and struggles to afford basic necessities.

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