Although haunted by loss and uncertainty, Palestinians find relief in wedding celebrations and cups of coffee.
Although haunted by loss and uncertainty, Palestinians find relief in wedding celebrations and cups of coffee.
By Maram Humaid
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Deir el-Balah, Gaza — Late on October 8, 2025, while everyone else in the house was asleep, I lay awake scrolling through my phone and journalist chat groups for updates. There were conflicting accounts from the ceasefire talks — of progress, setbacks, hope and doubt.
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