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Palestinian photographer devotes decade to capturing life in Gaza

An exhibition of 1,000 photographs shows the work of Palestinian photographer Fadi Thabet, who has worked for 10 years to capture the beauty of the people in the Gaza Strip.

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Photographer Fadi Thabet's "Mona Lisa of Gaza," which shows a girl with red hair and pale skin, was displayed at the artist's exhibition in Gaza Port, Gaza Strip, July 12, 2017. — Fadi Thabet

GAZA PORT, Gaza Strip — Hundreds of faces reflecting hope, sadness, a sense of loss or anger look back at those visiting photographer Fadi Thabet’s open exhibition at the Gaza Port, west of Gaza City.

The 1,000 photos are the result of Thabet's work that spans over a period of 10 years, during which he took pictures in different parts of the Gaza Strip. On July 12-13, the large exhibition, organized and funded by the Palestinian Ministry of Culture in Gaza, occupied 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) of wall space.

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