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Gaza Woman Bakes Traditional Eid Treats Amid Ruins and Food Shortages
A Gaza woman is continuing to bake traditional Eid treats despite a lack of flour due to severe shortages, keeping alive the city's cultural traditions.
A Gaza City woman is keeping traditional Eid celebrations alive by continuing to bake in a partially damaged house, using limited ingredients and creative solutions amid severe shortages. Samira Touman is putting the final touches on trays of homemade kaak and maamoul cookies, preserving family traditions despite dire circumstances. The act of baking not only brings joy but also serves as a reminder of community resilience.
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