In Gaza, Even Poetry and Toilets Aren't Safe From Thieves
Briefly

Among the collection was his first published work of poems, with his handwriting scrawled along the margins... the vendor wanted a paltry 5 shekels, or about $1, for it.
In Gaza, even poetry books can become a source of profit for enterprising thieves. A pervasive lawlessness has emerged... since Israel launched its all-out offensive on the enclave...
Thieves' markets have proliferated across Gaza, selling loot from homes, businesses, and hospitals... visits have become a weary ritual for Gazans seeking to reclaim stolen pieces of their lives.
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