A mass wedding ceremony for 54 couples took place in Hamad City, Khan Yunis as organized by Al Fares Al Shahim, symbolizing resilience for local residents under a fragile ceasefire.Eman Hassan Lawwa and Hikmat Lawwa, who both lost loved ones during the conflict, participated alongside other newlyweds and expressed hopes of rebuilding despite personal and communal losses.The event was financially supported by the United Arab Emirates, attended by thousands waving Palestinian and Emirati flags, and was described by
Randa Serhan as an affirmation of Palestinian culture and family traditions.