In the Al-Mawasi area, west of Khan Younis, Tony Al-Masri, known as Uncle Tony, sits with his wife, Amal Aboud, and neighbour, Hossam Al-Khalili in front of their small tent. They sip coffee and reminisce about the Christmas celebrations they missed for another year.
Uncle Tony with his wife, Amal, and their neighbour, Hossam, having dinner together
A wish for peace
Overwhelmed with nostalgia, Uncle Tony expresses his hope for peace and an end to the war soon.
“I hope that 2025 will be a year of goodness for all nations, especially the Palestinian people. I hope that bloodshed and wars will stop, and people can once again experience the joy of the holidays. May God have mercy on all who lost their lives in the war,” he says.
“My wish is for the beautiful days to return, for me to travel to see my grandchildren, daughters, and sons. That is my greatest wish.”