Israeli oppression overshadows Gaza observance of Ramadan

Palestinian Muslims who are observing Ramadan in the Gaza Strip must do so under the oppression and violence of Israel. Israel has cut off electricity, imposed a boycott on Palestinian products and services, and encircled the desert land mass with a choking military embargo. But Palestinians will prevail

By Ahmad Hasaballah

Ahmad Hasaballah, Gaza photographer

Palestinian Muslims observed Ramadan under the harsh restrictions and oppression of the Government of Israel which continues to impose a repressive blockade that restricts everything from food to electricity.

The Israelis have even tightened restrictions on Gaza’s fishing industry, one of Gaza’s only economic industries to enhance suffering against the civilian population.

Yet, despite Israel’s terrorism and brutality, Palestinian manage to observe their daily lives and their religious beliefs, celebrating Ramadan under candle light and marking the daily Iftar with meager food offerings.

It’s a true sacrifice that Muslims throughout the World should honor.

Photos of Ziad Awad, a family of 5 people, preparing for breakfast for the 19th day of Ramadan in the Nahr al-Bared area in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. Photos by Ahmad Hasaballah

Ziad Awad family in Gaza observe Ramadan. Photo by Ahmad Hasabllah

Ziad Awad family in Gaza observe Ramadan. Photo by Ahmad Hasabllah

Ziad Awad family in Gaza observe Ramadan. Photo by Ahmad Hasabllah

Ziad Awad family in Gaza observe Ramadan. Photo by Ahmad Hasabllah

Ziad Awad family in Gaza observe Ramadan. Photo by Ahmad Hasabllah

Ziad Awad family in Gaza observe Ramadan. Photo by Ahmad Hasabllah

Ziad Awad family in Gaza observe Ramadan. Photo by Ahmad Hasabllah

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Ahmad Hasaballah

War Zone Photographer, writer at Freelance

Ahmad Hasaballah is a professional photographer based in the Israeli assaulted Gaza Strip, a war zone targeted by Israeli settlers and Israeli military militias.

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