An iconic Gaza bookstore destroyed in an Israeli airstrike last year reopened, lifting the spirits of its ecstatic owner and a large crowd of well-wishers celebrating the moment.
People browse bookshelves at the Samir Mansour Bookstore that was destroyed during Israel's war with Gaza's Hamas rulers last May, during the re-opening ceremony in Gaza City, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022.
“I was devastated when the shop was destroyed and our friends and loved ones have boosted my morale. But today I was born again, today is a new birthday for me," he said. With the help of generous donations, the store reopened in a nearby building, this time with more space and a larger, diverse inventory.
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