In the face of death, destruction, and displacement, beauty plays a vital role in Gaza

Beauty is often viewed as a luxury, but in war-torn locations, it’s a lifeline for many people.

A small group of children in Gaza sit on a lavender and white blanket around a small tray of beverages, singing the equivalent of “Happy Birthday” to a young girl. Like kids her age around the world, she wears a sweatshirt with prints of Elsa and Anna, characters from Frozen; but unlike most kids, she’s celebrating against a backdrop of a war that, according to United Nations estimates as of November 10, 2023, has already killed more than 4,500 Palestinian children.

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