On Friday, the resistance announced it was accepting a ceasefire plan in Gaza. Some people celebrated in the streets.

Whenever a ceasefire proposal is brought up in Gaza, we briefly feel as though a glimmer of hope is glancing at us from a distance. Many no longer have much hope because we are accustomed to elevating our hopes, waiting for the end, and then being struck with a harsh reality that forces us to start over. How often have we experienced this painful cycle of optimism and letdown? I still hope, though, that this time will be different and that they are sincere about putting a stop to this conflict.

In my family, we do not have much left other than hope.

We lost our home, livelihood, dreams, and sense of security. My husband lost his job, I lost my ambitions, and worst of all

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