Hundreds of foreign women live in the Gaza Strip, despite the conservative society and different culture than their own. They decided to settle permanently in the besieged enclave, despite all the unfavorable circumstances.
Although exact figures are hard to come by, statements from embassies and foreigners living here place the number of non-Arab residents well above 1,000. Many of those who spoke to Al-Monitor came to Gaza after marrying locals. They have managed to integrate into Gazan society and in most cases have started a family. They lived through the Israeli wars that are waged on Gaza and endure the multiple and complex crises that have hit the enclave over the years.
