Gaza's Donkey Shortage Sparks Israeli Animal Rights Protests
Israel's economic embargo on Gaza, which has limited the supply of trucks and fuel, has led to a reliance on donkey carts for transportation. However, donkeys are now becoming scarce due to Israeli restrictions on their importation, following complaints from animal welfare groups about mistreatment of donkeys in Gaza. The price of donkeys has skyrocketed, making them unaffordable for many vendors and haulers. Donkeys play a crucial role in hauling produce, building materials, debris, and garbage in Gaza, and their scarcity is causing significant disruptions. The donkey market in Gaza is in turmoil, and there are concerns that one day there may be no donkeys left in the region.