Power ShiftWednesday, February 18, 2026

Gaza Observes Ramadan Amid Ongoing Conflict and Economic Hardship

Sourced from 6 publications

•Gaza residents are marking Ramadan with a mix of sorrow and resilience amid ongoing violence and a fragile ceasefire (Al Jazeera).
•The ability to seek medical care is severely limited, with only 260 individuals allowed medical exit through Rafah (Al Jazeera).
•Families in Gaza aim to maintain their Ramadan traditions despite facing significant economic hardship and food shortages (Euronews).
•Efforts to support children affected by the conflict are ongoing, including initiatives like 'peace building' programs in schools for war orphans (New York Times).
•The formal beginning of Ramadan was also announced in other Muslim-majority countries such as Saudi Arabia, reflecting varying start dates across regions (France24).

Sources

Israel kills two in Gaza, blocks thousands from medical exit through Rafah

Al Jazeera

Gaza welcomes Ramadan amid fragile ‘ceasefire’ and fears of renewed war

Al Jazeera

At These Gaza Schools, ‘Peace Building’ Is Part of the Curriculum

New York Times

Ramazan begins in Saudi Arabia today

nation_pk

Gaza residents mark start of Ramadan amid economic hardship

Euronews

Amid destruction, loss, Gaza clings to Ramadan traditions with resilience

Al Jazeera

Ramadan begins in Palestine, Gulf; Egypt, Syria, more Muslim states to come

Al Jazeera

Why Ramadan starts on different days in different countries

France24

Pope’s Lenten message: Abstain from harsh words and rash judgement

Vatican News

Ramadan begins as impact of genocide is still felt in Gaza

Al Jazeera

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