22-year-old Marwa Al-Hasanat establishes a roadside bookstore in Gaza's Deir Al-Balah city during war.

22-year-old Marwa Al-Hasanat brings joy to Gaza's Deir Al-Balah city during war by setting up a roadside bookstore amid destruction. Her online bookstore, Marwa.Book, is inoperable due to the ongoing conflict. Al-Hasanat, inspired by her grandfather's love for books, started her online bookstore in June 2022. Despite challenges with the internet and access to books, she continues to spread hope through reading.

June 15, 2024
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