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WorldHow a simple lighter has become the backbone of life in Gaza

In Gaza, scarce lighters can determine whether families cook, bake bread or heat water. Rabab Deifallah and Hasnaa Mansour repeatedly repair old lighters and share flames with nearby families, as Israel’s siege and restrictions on goods worsen shortages and drive up prices.

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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-08-16 06:10Original

How a simple lighter has become the backbone of life in Gaza
How a simple lighter has become the backbone of life in GazaWorld