2025-06-07 00:00:44.817

Palestinians across the war-ravaged Gaza Strip observed the start of Eid al-Adha with prayers outside destroyed mosques and homes, facing a grim reality with little hope for a swift end to the conflict with Israel. The holiday, typically a time of celebration, was marked by hardship as much of Gaza lies in ruins. Families held prayers in the open air due to the destruction of mosques and homes. Food supplies are dwindling, forcing families to make do with scarce resources. Kamel Emran described the situation as the "worst feast" due to the lack of food, shelter, and basic necessities. The inability of Gazans to travel to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj pilgrimage further adds to the hardship. Sanaa Al-Ghola mourned the loss of her son, killed during shelling while collecting flour, highlighting the devastating impact of the war on families. In a displacement camp, Tahrir Abu Jazar described the lack of celebratory elements, including new clothes, sacrificial meat, and monetary gifts. Nine people were killed while trying to collect humanitarian aid in Rafah, according to Nasser Hospital officials. Israel issued a new warning to civilians in northern Gaza about impending military operations. Four Israeli soldiers were killed in southern Gaza by an explosive device while searching a Hamas compound. The war, which began on October 7, 2023, with a Hamas attack on Israel, has resulted in a staggering death toll on both sides. Over 54,000 Palestinians have been killed, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, while Israel has suffered over 1,200 deaths. The UN warns of a potential famine in Gaza, with nearly 500,000 people facing extreme food deprivation. Shootings near aid distribution points have resulted in additional casualties. A US consulting firm, Boston Consulting Group, fired two partners for undisclosed work with the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.