The story of a book in Gaza: A treasured possession given new lease of life

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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With libraries, schools and homes destroyed in Gaza, surviving books have become treasured possessions.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:46:48 UTC.

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