On January 19, 2025, a ceasefire took effect in Gaza after 15 months of intense conflict. The streets filled with joy despite the harrowing experiences endured during the conflict. Celebrations and mourning intertwined as residents marked the moment, remembering lives lost and the devastation surrounding them. Many residents expressed a mix of hope and sorrow, recalling the chaos of evacuations and the destruction of their homes. While the ceasefire offers a glimpse of peace, the scars of the past remain etched in the memories of the survivors, marking a profound transition in their lives.
Finally, it has happened. After 15 months of horror, on the morning of Sunday, January 19, 2025, the ceasefire in Gaza has come into effect.
Despite the suffering that has been engulfing us throughout these terrible months, the streets in Gaza have come alive, with people joyfully clapping and chanting together.
But even if some kind of peace does hold…and that is far from guaranteed-the atrocities and terrible experiences we endured during the previous 15 months will remain in our memories forever.
Joy and sadness mix all around me. Our home, once full of life, is now burnt and partially destroyed, just like so many others.
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