# The story of a book in Gaza: A treasured possession given new lease of life

https://mins.news/en/item/85237

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-04 09:46 UTC
- Culture
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/10/4/the-story-of-a-book-in-gaza-a-treasured-possession-given-new-lease-of-life?traffic_source=rss

> With libraries, schools and homes destroyed in Gaza, surviving books have become treasured possessions. Book enthusiasts including Mohammed Saad and Omar Hamad are recovering, cleaning and repairing volumes from the rubble, then making them available to children through libraries such as Athar so they can reconnect with reading and learning.

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