‘Eid does not enter tents’: Palestinians in Gaza face grim holiday
Summary
Many Palestinians in Gaza are facing a very difficult Eid holiday due to the ongoing war and destruction caused by Israeli strikes. Families mourn lost loved ones, and the usual celebrations and traditions are replaced by grief and hardship.Key Facts
- The Baroud family, once together for Eid celebrations, lost 13 members to Israeli strikes, with over 80 family members killed in total.
- Nearly 73,000 people have died in Gaza according to the Gaza Ministry of Health.
- Many Palestinians, like widow Hajja Shama al-Zorbatli, live in tents without basic services during Eid and cannot celebrate as before.
- Some, like Mohammed Obeid, have lost family, homes, and physical abilities due to the war.
- Traditional Eid activities, such as visiting relatives and sharing food, are now overshadowed by mourning and survival struggles.
- Many Palestinians express that the usual joy of Eid is replaced by sorrow and loss.
- The conflict continues despite temporary truces, causing ongoing suffering.
- People rely on charity now instead of sharing with neighbors as in the past.
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