Palestinians Mark Ramadan in Gaza Despite Ceasefire
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- Palestinians in Gaza are marking the start of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month, even as the effects of Israel's military campaign continue to shape daily life in the territory.
- The ceasefire brokered in October 2025 remains technically in effect, but Al Jazeera reports that the aftermath of the war — which it characterizes as genocidal — continues to be felt across Gaza.
Why it matters: A ceasefire that holds on paper but does not end the humanitarian toll means Gaza's residents enter one of Islam's most significant religious observances under conditions of ongoing displacement and deprivation — a contrast the article frames as central to this Ramadan.
