Palestinians prepare for Eid al-Adha amid livestock shortages in Gaza

In Gaza, many families, including 68-year-old I’tidal Hamdan, are facing their third consecutive Eid al-Adha away from home due to ongoing Israeli restrictions and the devastation of the war. Hamdan, who lost her husband and multiple family members in the conflict, had hoped to fulfill her dream of performing Hajj this year but remains trapped in Gaza. The lack of livestock has severely impacted traditional Eid practices, with soaring prices making animal sacrifices unaffordable for most families, transforming the holiday into a time of hardship rather than celebration.

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