Gaza's Eid celebrations turn to sadness
The joyous occasion of Eid al-Fitr turned into a nightmare in the Gaza Strip, which faced the fiercest Israeli assault since the current war began on July 8.
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — The three days of Eid al-Fitr were the harshest on the people of the Gaza Strip since the start of the Israeli aggression on July 8. At the time of writing, the death toll had reached 1,395, including 315 children, 166 women and 58 senior citizens.
On July 28, the first day of Eid al-Fitr, children celebrated the holiday despite being displaced with their families, who sought refuge in public parks and buildings under construction in Gaza City. The children wore colorful clothes and bought games. But jet bombings in the afternoon destroyed all the Eid traditions, which were already few in light of the war. And those looking for some joy were forced to seek shelter.
