Firewood has become increasingly expensive in Gaza as Palestinians endure frigid temperatures and need it to cook meals in the absence of cooking oil and electricity.

A kilogramme of firewood costs about $2, said Wael Assar, who volunteers at a soup kitchen.

“We now search markets and other areas to find a few kilos of firewood to continue cooking lunch or any other meal that requires a large quantity of firewood,” Assar said. “We need between 300 and 500 kilos daily”.