Reports of smoke and foul odors from burning trash in the West Bank have surged dramatically, with Citizens for Clean Air logging 1,800 complaints in October, nearly triple the number from August. Residents in Israeli towns near and even farther from the West Bank are increasingly affected by the pollution, which has been linked to serious health issues and premature deaths. The fires are largely attributed to a lack of landfill sites, poor enforcement, and inadequate government coordination, with much of the waste burned being mixed household and agricultural refuse from Palestinian villages. Despite calls for urgent government action and a comprehensive plan to address the crisis, bureaucratic delays and shifting responsibility among ministries have stalled progress, leaving many residents feeling abandoned and considering relocation.