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Gaza wedding festival sees 250 couples married at the same time

Gaza wedding festival sees 250 couples married at the same time
BBC World Saturday 07 November 2026, 17:58 UTC 1 min read
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A mass wedding for Palestinian brides and grooms has taken place in the rubble-strewn streets of Gaza.

A mass wedding for Palestinian brides and grooms has taken place in the rubble-strewn streets of Gaza.
Gaza (LOCATION) Palestinian (ORG)
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