In an area filled with destroyed buildings and tents, 250 couples gathered to marry together. The brides and grooms came from across Gaza for the mass wedding, where many couples celebrate at the same time.
The event took place in difficult conditions. A ceasefire began in October last year, but Israeli air strikes have continued almost every day. The war started after a Hamas-led attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, when about 1,200 people were killed and 251 others were taken hostage. More than 74,640 people have been killed in Gaza during Israel's military campaign, according to the territory's health ministry.
A humanitarian mission from the United Arab Emirates helped organise the large wedding. The organisers described the ceremony as a celebration of love and new beginnings.