Israeli siege becomes a forced lifestyle for Gaza children
Monday 21-November-2022
As we mark International Children’s Day I asked children from different areas across the besieged Gaza Strip about their desires and inclinations on this day.
Wafa Aludaini
Wafa Aludaini is a Gaza-based journalist and activist. She contributed this article to the Palestinian Information Center.
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