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Families uprooted by conflict find their Ramadan celebrations dimmed, as displacement and uncertainty cloud their holy month.
The article text:As Ramadan unfolds, the vibrant traditions that once characterized the month for Palestinians have faded into the background of grief and loss. The markets that were once filled with bustling shoppers are now eerily quiet. Families gather to break their fast not in their homes, but in refugee camps, surrounded by uncertainty. “Ramadan used to shine,” lamented Mahmoud Sukkar, a father of four. This year, the holy month carries a weight of despair for many.An Israeli military operation that began in early January has caused the displacement of over 40,000 Palestinians, marking one of the most significant movements of people from the region since 1967. As families flee, the streets of Jenin and Tulkarm remain shrouded in darkness and silence, with traditions replaced by trepidation and loss.Israeli forces, amidst claims of targeting “terrorism”, have put their tanks in Jenin and established military posts in Tulkarm, leading to nearly 50 casualties as per Palestinian officials. The celebrations that once lit up the nights are now replaced by a somber reality, as families wait for aid in refugee camps rather than enjoying iftar at their own tables.
