This past week, as hopes for a . Sweden and Canada announced they plan to . President Biden announced on Thursday that the on the coast of Gaza that would allow ships to deliver food, water, medicine and temporary shelters to the territory.
Ramadan began , the holiday consists of fasting, prayer, charity and feasts. This year, it takes on a different meaning, considering the humanitarian crisis currently taking place in Gaza.
Here's a look at what photojournalists documented on the ground saw last week:
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