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Gaza graffiti combines conflict, despair and hope for Palestinians

Graffiti artists in the Gaza Strip are painting murals across the besieged enclave after the latest Israeli war to send a different kind of message to the world.

Palestinian artist Bilal Khaled draws on an unexploded device in Gaza City on May 20, 2021.
Palestinian artist Bilal Khaled draws on an unexploded device in Gaza City on May 20, 2021. — MOHAMMED ABED/AFP via Getty Images

“After a quick visit that lasted for 90 days, during which I lived the most beautiful moments with family and friends and went through a bitter war on Gaza, my body left this warm city. But my soul remained there with the hope that I will return to it soon.”

With these words, Palestinian artist and photojournalist Bilal Khaled began talking to Al-Monitor.

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