Displaced Palestinians return to books as Gaza's Phoenix library rises from the rubble
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Displaced Palestinians in Gaza are establishing the Phoenix Library from rubble to revive culture during war.
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Displaced Palestinians are browsing books at Gaza's new Phoenix Library, a youth-led initiative in the Rimal neighborhood. This library aims to revive culture and literature during the ongoing conflict, offering a diverse collection of literary and scientific books, including a children's section. Its name, Phoenix Library, reflects the effort to rise from the destruction in Gaza. Library owner Omar Hamad stated that books were retrieved from the rubble, sorted, and cleaned to establish the facility. The initiative provides a vital cultural resource for the community amidst widespread displacement and conflict.
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