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What is the current state of many Palestinians' feelings during Eid al-Fitr?
What is the current state of many Palestinians' feelings during Eid al-Fitr?
- Filled with joy and celebration
- Angry and seeking revenge
- Indifferent to the occasion
- Overwhelmed with grief and pain (correct)
What happened to Saleh al-Ames' neighborhood mosque?
What happened to Saleh al-Ames' neighborhood mosque?
- It was destroyed by the Israeli military (correct)
- It was converted into a community center
- It was sold to a private investor
- It was renovated and expanded
What is Anas Mohammed's prayer to God during Eid al-Fitr?
What is Anas Mohammed's prayer to God during Eid al-Fitr?
- To bring an end to the genocide and for the world to come to its senses (correct)
- To grant him personal prosperity
- To bring peace to the Israeli military
- To punish the Israeli government
What is the significance of Palestinians observing Eid prayers next to the ruins of their mosques?
What is the significance of Palestinians observing Eid prayers next to the ruins of their mosques?
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What is the sentiment expressed by both Saleh al-Ames and Anas Mohammed?
What is the sentiment expressed by both Saleh al-Ames and Anas Mohammed?
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Study Notes
Eid al-Fitr in Gaza
- Palestinians in Gaza mark Eid al-Fitr amidst grief and struggle due to Israel's war
- Many Palestinians do not feel joyous this Eid due to the ongoing conflict
Impact of War on Palestinians
- The Israeli military destroyed a neighborhood mosque in February, killing, injuring, or displacing many worshippers
- Palestinians are holding onto their rituals despite pain and grief
Palestinian Sentiment
- Palestinians feel the world is watching in silence, but they will not abandon their homeland
- They pray for an end to their plight and for the world to acknowledge the genocide
- Palestinians believe they are the rightful owners of the land and will not abandon it
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Palestinians in Gaza mark Eid al-Fitr amidst grief and destruction caused by Israel's war. Despite the difficulties, they still hold onto their faith.
