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Naila from Pakistan asks :
What was daily life like for Palestinians before
the war?
I will speak from my personal point of view, Palestine has been struggling with the occupying invaders since time immemorial. It has never enjoyed comfort, stability and peace. In Gaza, we were trying to coexist with the living conditions despite the restrictions, siege, closing of crossings and the difficulty of travel due to not having an airport. Our life was simple but full of love and life. We lived our day like you, we woke up to work or study and then returned to our homes , There were not many job opportunities and if there were, they were low-income. Most of our people were middle class, but we never resented that. We were grateful for it, satisfied with God’s destiny for us, and lived our lives with love. The best thing about Gaza is the security we have and the love between the people. There are many details that cannot be fully explained. I wish I had enough time for all of this, because Gaza cannot be described in many words.
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Nalia from Pakistan asks :
spider - xn from canada asks :
I would like to know about Palestinian culture in cooking and food. ?
Palestine is famous for its very popular dishes. For breakfast, there is hummus and falafel, which are very popular and delicious dishes. As for lunch, there are many of them, the most important of which are Palestinian maqluba, kibbeh, and musakhan. Maqluba is a symbol of challenge and steadfastness for the Palestinian people. The popular story inherited says that the people of Jerusalem honored the leader Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi after he conquered Jerusalem, and presented him with a popular dish called “Badhanjaniya” consisting of vegetables and eggplant. He was impressed by the way it was presented and turned, and wondered about that “upside-down” dish, so he adopted the name Salah al-Din after that, and it has been known as “upside-down” to this day.
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Khadija from South Asia asks :
I want non-adults to know about the situation in Palestine and I want them to know how Palestinian children live before and after the war .
Before this war, the children of Gaza were living in a dignified environment full of love and tenderness, lacking nothing in their homes and rooms filled with decorations. But now, in this war, the children are living a completely different life. They are the foundation of the home, they are the ones who bear the responsibility of transporting water and bringing food from charitable organizations, and they are the ones who support their families during these times. They are truly carrying a great burden, apart from their education that they lost because of the war. What saddens me most in this war is our children!!
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melodie from france asks :
I read in the past about how Palestine was made up of several countries, but now I don"t know how it became a unified country.
The Palestinian state has been recognized by more than 80 countries. In February 1989, in an attempt to resolve the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Oslo Accords signed between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization in September 1993 established the Palestinian Authority as an interim self-governing administration in the Palestinian territories. Palestine as a state is not recognized by Israel, most North American countries, the European Union, Australia, and others, although these countries generally support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and emphasize that the establishment of such a state can only be achieved through direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority. Hamas then won the Palestinian legislative elections in 2006 and assumed administrative control of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. In 2007, Hamas led a military victory over Fatah, the secular Palestinian national party, which dominated the Palestinian National Authority. "These are partisan problems between the two parties," but the Palestinian people are always one hand.
Andrew from USA asks:
I would like to know about Palestinian festivals and folk dances.
This is a good question. One of the most important Palestinian cultures is folk dance, and what distinguishes our Palestinian people is the popular dabke. The dabke is considered a heritage that accompanies the Palestinians in their joys, and they are keen to pass it on from one generation to the next for fear of it being lost and to preserve their identity from extinction. The dabke is a popular folkloric dance that is widespread in Palestine and the Levant, and is often practiced in festivals, celebrations and weddings , The Dabkeh band consists of a group of usually more than 10 people called "Dabkeh", a yarghul or shababa player and a drum. Its traditions include special traditional clothing, instruments and equipment, and it is known in Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Turkey, Iraq, and northern Saudi Arabia, where the performance of its participants is characterized by harmony.
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aapidaea from USA asks :
I wonder if Gazans have internet access during this period.
Gazans knew this internet method during the war due to the disruption of internet networks and electricity in Gaza. Here is an article about it: As a result of the repeated interruption of communications and internet services since the outbreak of the Israeli war on Gaza on October 7, Gazans, or most of them - for the first time - knew electronic chips "E-SIM" or virtual "SIM" cards, to stay connected to the internet for humanitarian or professional purposes. I think it is a great treasure that keeps us in touch with the world due to the ongoing siege. Whoever wants to donate to (E-SIM) can contact my friend @gothhabiba on Tumblr and she will guide him on that
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