**Fragile Ceasefire Allows Palestinians to Celebrate Eid in Gaza** In the Gaza Strip, Palestinians are celebrating the start of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, a month of daylong fasts. For two years of war, the streets of Gaza were plagued by deadly Israeli airstrikes, and Eid celebrations were muted. This year, a fragile ceasefire has allowed Palestinians to gather for Eid prayers, albeit among the rubble of destroyed mosques and homes. Hamas police have secured the streets and greeted children, creating an atmosphere of relative calm. As Palestinians celebrate, they face continued hardship. Israel has further restricted the entry of aid through only one partially opened crossing, allowing approximately 200 trucks to enter Gaza daily since the start of the U.S. and Israeli war with Iran. This is a fraction of the 600 trucks that U.N. aid agencies say are needed to reach all of Gaza's 2 million people, most of whom live in makeshift tents and rely on aid for survival. Despite these difficulties, glimpses of joy and little luxuries have appeared in the streets of Gaza. Children are dressed in colorful new clothes, friends are posing for selfies, and Eid prayers ring through the streets. The fragile ceasefire has allowed Palestinians to momentarily put aside their struggles and come together to celebrate a significant holiday. The contrast between the celebrations and the ongoing hardships is stark. Many Palestinians are still living in makeshift tents and relying on aid for survival. The restriction on aid entry has exacerbated the already dire situation, leaving many without access to basic necessities. As Palestinians celebrate Eid, they are also reminded of the fragility of the ceasefire and the ongoing challenges they face. In the midst of this fragile calm, Palestinians are making the most of a difficult situation. They are finding ways to celebrate and come together, despite the rubble and destruction that surrounds them. As the Eid celebrations continue, the focus remains on the resilience of the Palestinian people and their determination to rebuild and recover.