Due to ongoing Israeli restrictions on construction materials, which are classified as dual-use items, carpenters in the Gaza Strip are increasingly relying on recycled shipping pallets to manufacture essential furniture. In Khan Younis, 34-year-old carpenter Mohammed Wafi has pivoted his 16-year practice to build beds and cupboards for displaced families living in tent encampments. These makeshift items provide a critical defense against ground-dwelling pests and disease, which have become rampant in the camps. Despite the scarcity of wood and soaring costs for basic hardware like nails—which have risen from five to 130 shekels per kilo—pallet furniture remains significantly more affordable than traditional sets. This adaptation highlights the dire humanitarian conditions and persistent supply shortages facing Gaza after two years of conflict.