Photos of Palestinian couples celebrating a large wedding in Gaza during a fragile ceasefire.

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip In the midst of the shattered landscapes of southern Gaza, over 50 couples came together on Tuesday to celebrate a collective wedding ceremony, offering a fleeting glimpse of optimism after two years marked by destruction, loss, and turmoil. Weddings, a cornerstone of Palestinian tradition, have grown increasingly uncommon in Gaza due to ongoing conflict. Yet, this event signifies a small revival of cultural practices following a tentative ceasefire. This collection of images has been assembled by AP photo editors.

Author: Sophia Brooks