The fourth dispatch from Lujayn, a 14-year-old girl in Gaza, reveals her resilient spirit amid devastation following a ceasefire. Despite the ongoing destruction and loss of friends, she maintains hope for rebuilding her city and community. Lujayn reflects on her personal losses and visits the graves of friends killed in the war. Even though the Israeli army remains in Gaza, she vows to restore her home and community, emphasizing the strength of the people who love life despite their traumatic experiences.
Indeed, Israeli troops have still not fully withdrawn from Gaza. Yet, despite the darkness of these hours, my hopes soar. My thoughts are consumed with my city.
My hopes soar. My thoughts are consumed with my city, my friends, and my little home. Destruction has touched everything.
I know that we are a people who love life and we will rebuild our schools, cultivate our fields, and restore our hospitals.
When I am finally able to return to the ruins of what was my house, I will not weep, but promise to rebuild it.
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