Hope in Gaza as 300 couples get married at one time

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In Deir al-Balah, Gaza, 300 couples participated in the region's largest mass wedding, funded by the UAE's Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation as part of a humanitarian initiative. This event, held amidst a fragile ceasefire following the October 2023 conflict, aimed to bring hope to displaced Gazans.

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The 300 couples were selected in a draw of nearly 2,000 people to be a part of the joint celebration.

Hope in Gaza as 300 couples get married at one time

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