The story of a book in Gaza: A treasured possession given new lease of life

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Amid the destruction in Gaza, Mohammed Saad recovered approximately 12,000 books from his destroyed library in Beit Lahiya and established a tent library called Athar in Deir el-Balah to provide children with access to literature. Saad and his son clean and repair salvaged books, selling them at symbolic prices to help children reconnect with learning despite widespread damage to educational infrastructure.

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With libraries, schools and homes destroyed in Gaza, surviving books have become treasured possessions.

The story of a book in Gaza: A treasured possession given new lease of life

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