VOICED: The daily gamble of Gaza's tunnel diggers

The video discusses the dire situation in the Gaza Strip, where a tunnel collapse near Rafah claimed the lives of three brothers. Many Palestinians resort to working in these dangerous tunnels due to high unemployment and economic desperation, exacerbated by the Israeli blockade. The blockade has led to increased reliance on tunnels for smuggling goods, despite the high risks of collapse and bombardment. The situation is described as a form of collective punishment, with poverty driving thousands, including children, to risk their lives in the tunnels.

What was the primary reason the three brothers were working in the tunnels?

• To explore the underground network

• To find hidden treasures

• To escape from the town of Rafah

• To earn money for their families

What event in 2007 significantly increased the use of tunnels in Gaza?

• The opening of new trade routes

• The Israeli blockade

• The collapse of a major tunnel

• The discovery of valuable resources

What is one of the main risks faced by those working in the tunnels?

• Running out of supplies

• Being caught by international authorities

• Facing daily risk of collapse or bombardment

• Getting lost in the tunnels

What is the unemployment rate in the Gaza Strip as mentioned in the transcript?

• 70%

• 60%

• 80%

• 50%

How many people, including children, are estimated to regularly risk their lives in the tunnels?

• 20,000

• 16,000

• 12,000

• 10,000