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Eid al-Adha Celebrations Marred by Gaza Conflict

Gazans observe the holiday amid destruction, displacement, and ongoing violence, highlighting the severe humanitarian crisis.

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Palestinians visit the graves of their relatives who were killed during the ongoing war in the cemetery, on the first day of Eid al-Adha, in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip. Photo: dpa
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Overview

  • Gazans marked Eid al-Adha in bombed-out mosques and makeshift shelters, unable to celebrate traditionally due to ongoing war.
  • The Israeli military announced a daily tactical pause for aid delivery, but fighting continues in southern Gaza.
  • Global Muslim communities expressed solidarity with Gazans, incorporating prayers for peace into their Eid celebrations.
  • President Biden acknowledged the suffering in Gaza, emphasizing efforts to end the war and support a two-state solution.
  • Humanitarian organizations warn of severe shortages of food and water, with many Gazans facing famine-like conditions.