Ramadan in Jerusalem, West Bank, and Gaza Marked by Violence and Despair

As the Israel-Hamas conflict continues, the holy month of Ramadan brings little respite to Palestinians, with violence and economic hardships overshadowing traditional celebrations.

• The start of Ramadan saw no clashes in Jerusalem's Old City, but the ongoing war and Israeli restrictions have dampened the festive spirit.
• In the West Bank, Israeli military raids have intensified and settler attacks have displaced families, while in Gaza, Israeli airstrikes have left thousands struggling for food.
• Access to Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque has been restricted for West Bank Palestinians, with only certain age groups allowed to pray there.
• A 12-year-old boy was killed by Israeli border police in Jerusalem, and at least 112 Palestinian children have been killed in the West Bank and East Jerusalem since the conflict began.
• In Gaza, the war has killed over 30,000 Palestinians and left many displaced, struggling to find enough food to break their daily Ramadan fast.

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