November 15, 2020, Gaza City, The Gaza Strip, Palestine: A Palestinian coal worker throws sand at the Al-Hattab production facility, east of Jabalia Refugee Camp, north of Gaza City, Gaza Strip, November 15, 2020. The Habash coal facility is the largest producer in the Gaza Strip. Seven men work throughout the year, especially during the winter and holidays when coal is in high demand. While workers cut down different types of trees, firewood is commonly used to make charcoal. The citrus tree is very beneficial and the most expensive, but habash workers don't just focus on it and deal with the
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November 15, 2020, Gaza City, The Gaza Strip, Palestine: A Palestinian coal worker throws sand at the Al-Hattab production facility, east of Jabalia Refugee Camp, north of Gaza City, Gaza Strip, November 15, 2020. The Habash coal facility is the largest producer in the Gaza Strip. Seven men work throughout the year, especially during the winter and holidays when coal is in high demand. While workers cut down different types of trees, firewood is commonly used to make charcoal. The citrus tree is very beneficial and the most expensive, but habash workers don't just focus on it and deal with the available varieties such as some Kenya or olives. After harvesting the trees, workers shape the wood into a pyramid shape buried under the sand. The pyramid was set on fire, and it was burned from the inside for several days. During this period, workers must control burning by regularly moistening the pyramid with water. When the flames subside, the sand is removed, leaving the burning wood exposed for 6 days. Then workers can harvest the raw coal and clean it. Finally, any excess is stopped mechanically. At the end of the production process, customers can purchase charcoal bags directly from the factory. 1 kilo is sold for $ 1.50 on site and $ 2.00 in the market. Palestinians often use charcoal for practical purposes, such as cooking and heating. (Credit Image: © Mahmoud Issa/Quds Net News via ZUMA Wire)