Amid the ban on cigarette imports into the Gaza Strip, a young man named Jumaa has turned to an unconventional alternative. He makes cigarettes from molokhia leaves after processing them and adding liquid nicotine, calling them “green cigarettes.” They are sold for 1 shekel (about $0.27), while the price of an imported cigarette exceeds 70 shekels (around $19). This situation has pushed many to seek alternatives, leading to an unprecedented rise in the price of molokhia, which has reached about 500 shekels per kilogram (around $135), along with a growing shortage in the markets. It is worth noting that the health risks resulting from this method of cigarette production remain unknown, raising concerns about its potential effects on users.

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