"For two years of war, Gaza's streets shook with the sound of deadly Israeli airstrikes. Eid was muted. This year, a fragile ceasefire has allowed Palestinians there to once again gather for Eid prayers."
"Despite continued hardship, glimpses of joy and little luxuries also appeared: kids were dressed in colorful new clothes, friends posed for selfies and Eid prayers rang through the streets."
"The holiday comes as Israel further restricts the entry of aid through only one partially opened crossing. Approximately 200 trucks are entering Gaza daily since the start of the U.S. and Israeli war with Iran."
Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Gaza marked the end of Ramadan, with many Muslims gathering for prayers despite the backdrop of war. A fragile ceasefire allowed for these gatherings, where people listened to sermons among the ruins of destroyed structures. While hardships persist, moments of joy were evident as children wore new clothes and friends took selfies. However, aid access remains severely restricted, with only a fraction of the necessary supplies entering Gaza to support its 2 million residents, many of whom live in makeshift conditions.
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