The Baroud family in Gaza, once joyful Eid celebrants, now mourn the loss of 13 family members due to ongoing Israeli strikes, reflecting the broader devastation in the region where nearly 73,000 Palestinians have died. Widow Hajja Shama al-Zorbatli and other displaced individuals face Eid in sorrow and poverty, with traditions like sacrificial animal slaughter nearly extinct due to war-induced hardship and skyrocketing prices. The situation highlights the profound impact of the conflict on cultural and communal practices in Gaza.
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