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strikeAug 16, 2026

How a simple lighter has become the backbone of life in Gaza

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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, battered lighter.

Source: Maram Humaid — Read the full report

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  • Maram HumaidBy 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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