GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Despite the fierce war the Gaza Strip went through in May when many families lost their loved ones and homes, Gazans from different religions continue to look for life and peace.
The coastal enclave’s Christians celebrate by lighting a Christmas tree, which to them symbolizes love and peace. More than 1,000 Christians live in Gaza. Double that number have migrated abroad between the West Bank and other countries in search of life and safety — something they were deprived of because of Israel’s policies and harassment of Palestinians who live in the besieged enclave.