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Bridget Forster, who spent 18 months with the UN in Gaza, shares harrowing yet heartwarming stories from the frontlines—where she helped clear unexploded bombs and witnessed mothers hanging baby clothes despite nightly shelling. She recounts how locals showed extraordinary generosity, even as aid was restricted, with chocolate the only item she could bring for children. Forster highlights how misinformation and blocked humanitarian access leave families starving and markets inflated, while young people are fed false narratives. She mourns the loss of her colleague Marin Valev Marinov, killed by an Israeli tank shell in a UN guesthouse—a tragic reminder of the dangers faced by aid workers. Despite the devastation, Forster is moved by Gaza’s resilience, joy, and unwavering focus on peace and their children. She pleads for global empathy and continued support for those risking everything to bring humanity to the most broken places.

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