Molokhia cigarettes: Gaza’s toxic alternative to tobacco
Smokers in Gaza turn to toxic molokhia nicotine cigarettes as tobacco prices surge, causing serious health risks.
![Abdul Karim Heles, a cigarette vendor, says demand for cigarettes is generally weak due to soaring prices, while molokhia as an alternative is gaining popularity because it is more affordable for people [Abdelhakim Abu Riash/ Al Jazeera]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/873A8325-1781164980.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Smokers in Gaza turn to toxic molokhia nicotine cigarettes as tobacco prices surge, causing serious health risks.
![Abdul Karim Heles, a cigarette vendor, says demand for cigarettes is generally weak due to soaring prices, while molokhia as an alternative is gaining popularity because it is more affordable for people [Abdelhakim Abu Riash/ Al Jazeera]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/873A8325-1781164980.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)




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