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With Gaza’s Libraries in Ruins, Palestinians Fight to Preserve Historical Memory

More than 87 public libraries and archives in Gaza have been partially or completely destroyed by Israel’s genocide.

22.03.2026 3

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Eman Abu Zayed

Eid in Gaza Displays Palestinians’ Profound Loss — and Continued Resilience

With 1,109 out of Gaza’s 1,244 mosques destroyed, we are celebrating Eid amid rubble, mourning those who are missing.

20.03.2026 7

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Eman Abu Zayed

I Spoke to Families in Gaza’s Largest Tent Camp. Here’s What They Told Me.

Opposite experiences in two different tent camps in Gaza show how the world could be caring better for displaced people.

06.03.2026 9

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Israel Destroyed Gaza’s Hospitals. Now It’s Banning Doctors Without Borders.

Israel says it will start enforcing its ban on 37 aid groups in Gaza in March, putting more Palestinian lives at risk.

12.02.2026 9

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With Desalination Plants Destroyed, Families in Gaza Are Drinking Salty Water

“The water is salty, and sometimes it smells strange, but we have no other choice,” 17-year-old Ruba Al-Amsha said.

03.02.2026 50

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With Their Breadwinners Killed, Gaza’s Children Turn to Begging to Survive

More than 64,000 children in Gaza have reportedly been killed or maimed since 2023. Many who survived are now orphans.

03.01.2026 10

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