Molokhia cigarettes: Gaza’s toxic alternative to tobacco

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: June 13, 2026Country: Palestine

HealthWorld / International

In Gaza, molokhia cigarettes, made from dried leaves of the molokhia plant, have become a toxic alternative to tobacco. This practice exposes smokers to harmful substances and high health risks. The article examines the public health consequences in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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