Six people were killed in Remal on Eid night, and stalls reopened minutes later. A third consecutive Eid al-Adha was spent displaced far from Jabalia in an Israeli-designated red zone. War destroyed most cattle, sheep, and goat farms, leaving only a small number of sheep. Since October 2023, livestock entry into Gaza has been prohibited, driving sheep prices to about $6,000 and preventing many families from performing the ritual sacrifice. The blockade also raised prices of Eid goods such as chocolates and nuts, with chocolate reaching about $30 per kilogram. Despite widespread destruction and sadness, people continue to create happiness through simple activities like buying ice cream and walking through crowded, lit streets.
"On the night before Eid, I stood by the window of the house we rented in the Remal area of Gaza, overlooking Kazem ice-cream shop, one of the most famous and oldest in the city. The street was brightly lit, crowded with shoppers, and filled with stalls selling chocolates, fruits, and biscuits. For a moment, I stood there watching the people before deciding to go downstairs, have ice cream, and share in their joy."
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