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In Gaza's tent camps, a cigarette lighter becomes a lifeline
In southern Gaza's tent camps, disposable cigarette lighters have become essential for displaced families struggling to cook due to scarce gas supplies. Mothers like Nisreen Abu Saada rely on lighters to burn cardboard and plastic for meals, calling them as vital as food or fuel.
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