Gaza Residents Mark Eid al-Fitr Amidst War and Blockade

Eid Amidst Devastation

• 😔 Palestinians in Gaza are marking Eid al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, but describe having "nothing to celebrate" due to the ongoing conflict.
• 💔 The festive atmosphere is described as difficult, with many relatives killed and the city filled with tents and destruction.
• 🕯️ Eid used to be beautiful and joyful, with celebrations in the city square, but now the experience is starkly different.

Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

• 📈 Over 890 people have been killed since Israel's renewed offensive began on March 18th.
• 🚫 No food or supplies have entered the enclave in weeks, and Gaza remains under a complete Israeli blockade.

Efforts to Bring Joy

• 🍪 Women in a displacement camp in Jabalia are baking traditional cookies to try and make the children happy.
• ⛺ Despite living in tents and difficult circumstances, they aim to bring some lightness to the children's Eid.

Ceasefire Prospects

• 🕊️ Egyptian mediators reported positive indications from Israel regarding a new ceasefire proposal.
• ⏳ There has been no immediate response from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the proposal.