42. Arafat, H., Al-Khatib, I., Abu Zahra, A. Effects of prevailing conditions during second Palestinian uprising on solid waste management system in Nablus city in Palestine .2006. International Journal of Environmental Health Research, 16(4), 281-287.

Since the start of the second Palestinian uprising (Al-Aqsa Intifada), and due to the Israeli activities, curfews, closures, and military checkpoints imposed since 2000, the quality of social services rendered by Nablus city has been gradually deteriorating. Solid waste management in Nablus city was badly affected by these conditions, and this situation is negatively affecting health and damaging the environment. The study tries to investigate the causes of poor solid waste management during second Palestinian uprising.