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Palestinians in Gaza are reportedly using damaged cooking pots to construct makeshift seawalls. This action is taken as winter approaches, with the stated aim of avoiding flooding.
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How a simple lighter has become the backbone of life in Gaza
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- currentsapi-gapfill(Mixed)By Maram Humaid
How a simple lighter has become the backbone of life in Gaza Mothers in Gaza struggle to find lighters, which can mean the difference between cooking a meal, baking bread or heating water for their children. Gaza City — Rabab Deifallah sits inside her tent, clutching a small, bat…
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