There is little time for joy in Gaza at the moment.
But on 20 June, songs were played loudly enough on al-Jalaa Street near our house in Gaza City to include our whole square.
It was the last day of the Eid al-Adha, and we tried to celebrate as best we could to put a smile on our children’s faces despite the war.
There were no new clothes, no family gatherings, no chocolates, no feasts and no gifts. But we could sing them songs.
Laughter echoed through the square for a change. ….more