On October 7, 2023, Hamas’ “Al-Aqsa Flood” operation ignited a devastating conflict with Israel, marking a year of unimaginable loss and resilience. Over 41,900 lives in Gaza have been lost, according to local health authorities, while millions remain displaced. The war has since spilled into Lebanon and other parts of the Middle East, widening the circle of humanitarian crisis.
🔥 Survivors’ stories, captured by a CGTN stringer, highlight raw human courage: parents shielding children from rubble, volunteers braving airstrikes to deliver food, and teens documenting shattered dreams in diaries. “We don’t know if tomorrow exists,” one 16-year-old shared, “but today, we laugh anyway.”
💔 The conflict’s ripple effects have strained global diplomacy and deepened regional tensions. Yet amid the chaos, grassroots efforts—from underground schools to makeshift hospitals—showcase Gaza’s unyielding spirit. As the world debates solutions, ordinary people cling to hope, one day at a time.
