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Ramadan arrives in Gaza under shaky ceasefire deal, but the festive spirit eludes many Palestinians
The U.S.-brokered ceasefire has eased fighting since Oct. 10, but Gaza’s Health Ministry reports over 72,000 Palestinian deaths and widespread economic hardship persist.
- On the first day of Ramadan, Gaza residents observed the holy month amid a fragile ceasefire and almost-daily Israeli fire, according to Gaza's Health Ministry.
- The Oct. 7, 2023 assault and ensuing Israeli response have left Gaza devastated, killing more than 72,000 Palestinians and displacing most residents according to Gaza's Health Ministry.
- Local helpers and merchants arranged modest Ramadan decorations, including signs and lights, amid ruins in Gaza and Khan Younis, bringing joy to children.
- Economic strain has left many without cash, and merchants in Gaza were urged to heed severe financial hardships during Ramadan, while winter conditions flooded camps and caused child deaths among displaced families.
- Amid the hardships, local residents and volunteers said efforts to decorate and host small events aim to show resilience and 'we are people who seek life' to the world, but many noted the Ramadan spirit feels diminished due to loss.
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How one displaced family in Gaza is observing Ramadan’s first day under a fragile ceasefire deal
Ramadan has begun in Gaza under a fragile ceasefire deal, but many say the joyous spirit of the month has disappeared. They grapple with the hardships of their daily lives and the grief and losses of the Israel-Hamas war.
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Mr. Al-Assi lives with his family in a makeshift tent made of fabric and plastic sheeting, next to the rubble of their home in the Al-Zarqa neighborhood, in the heart of Gaza City. They used to live there happily and eat well, including traditional Ramadan sweets like qatayef. “Everything has changed […]
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