Gaza welcomes Ramadan amid fragile ‘ceasefire’ and fears of renewed war

Al JazeeraEN 6 min read 100% complete by Maram HumaidFebruary 18, 2026 at 08:07 AM

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In the Gaza Strip, families are welcoming the Islamic holy month of Ramadan despite displacement and a fragile ceasefire. Maisoon al-Barbarawi, a 52-year-old mother of two, is decorating her tent with simple yet colorful decorations to mark the arrival of Ramadan. The ceasefire has brought relative calm compared to previous years, but shelling still occurs from time to time. Gaza families are navigating grief, scarcity, and fragile peace as they try to create joy during this month. Maisoon's son, Hasan, is one of the lucky ones who received a Ramadan lantern, purchased with her limited means. The current ceasefire has brought some stability, allowing Palestinians in Gaza to focus on the upcoming holy month.

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Bureij refugee area 30% Al Jazeera ×240% Hasan 50% Palestinians ×260% Israel 60% Maisoon al-Barbarawi ×570% Ramadan ×680% Gaza Strip ×390%

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ramadan 100% gaza 90% ceasefire 80% war 70% displacement 70% scarcity 60% grief 60% palestinians 50% refugee camp 50% decorations 40%

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Gaza Strip

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