Gaza's bicycle couriers refuse to stop despite danger and pittance pay

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Gaza's bicycle couriers refuse to stop despite danger and pittance pay

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Despite the dangers and low pay, bicycle couriers in Gaza continue their deliveries amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. Fuel shortages and road destruction have forced reliance on bicycles, though approximately 40 to 50 couriers have died during ongoing hostilities.

Between 40 and 50 workers have died in the Israel-Hamas war, yet hundreds remain on the roads, covering routes by bicycle after fuel shortages and the destruction of 74% of Gaza's road network made motorised delivery impossible.

World Security Conflict Politics Travel Gaza bicycle couriers Israel-Hamas war fuel shortages road destruction delivery challenges

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