Gaza Children's Summer Holidays Defined by Survival, Not Play

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Children in Gaza face a summer of survival, not play, due to the ongoing conflict.
Instead of camps and games, their days are filled with essential tasks like collecting water and firewood, with limited opportunities for recreation or psychological release.

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Children in Gaza face a summer of survival, not play, due to the ongoing conflict. Instead of camps and games, their days are filled with essential tasks like collecting water and firewood, with limited opportunities for recreation or psychological release.

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