Rodent Outbreak Hits Israeli Gaza Border Communities, Up to 100 Caught in Some Homes: Experts say a rainy winter and mild spring are likely behind the surge, though the environmental impact of the war in Gaza may also be playing a role (Haaretz, 2026-09-14
https://www.haaretz.com/science-and-health/nature-environment/2026-09-14/ty-article/.premium/rodent-outbreak-hits-israeli-gaza-border-communities-100-caught-in-some-homes/000001a0-9ec2-d0ee-a1b3-dfc3b1a70000
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>> … In recent months, rodents have also become a problem for Israeli troops stationed in eastern Gaza, followed by growing reports from Israeli communities across the border.
>> In some of the area's peanut fields, jirds have caused crop yields to fall by around 70 percent. Inside the communities, residents say rodents have become ubiquitous…
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