In Gaza, wood is turned to charcoal Pictures In Gaza, wood is turned to charcoal Palestinian workers collect wood to be burned and turned into coal at one of the few local charcoal manufacturing shops, east of Gaza City, Feb. 25, 2013. In adapting to years of border blockades and shortages, Gazans have become experts at recycling and making new out of old including turning scrap wood into charcoal to be used for barbecue grills and water pipes in local restaurants and coffee houses. Credit: Hatem Moussa/AP