In a Ramallah hotel, nearly 100 displaced Palestinians from Gaza gather for iftar during Ramadan, most seeking medical treatment. Volunteers led by Ahmed Abu al-Am from the Sidi Shayban communal kitchen strive to serve meals despite limited resources. Stories of loss permeate the atmosphere: Haya Nahal expresses her longing for home as she cares for her daughter with a neurological disorder, while Laila shares her grief after losing her granddaughter to cancer. Everyone shares a common desire—not just food, but a sense of belonging.
We do what we can, he says. But every donor has their own priorities. We can only distribute what we're given.
I haven't been able to return since, she says, her voice heavy with longing. No matter how difficult life is at home, nothing replaces belonging.
I've been here nearly two years. I miss Gaza.
They carry stories of loss. Some lean on crutches, missing limbs. Parents watch over sick children, exhaustion etched into their faces.
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