‘Điều này khác biệt’: Tại một quán cà phê ở Tây Bank, cuộc chiến gần hơn.

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– The Citadel is a restaurant, coffee shop, and community center located in the old city of Beit Sahour.

– It serves as a gathering place for locals, tourists, and foreigners living in the Bethlehem area.

– The outdoor patio displays walls adorned with signatures of Palestinian resistance, including paintings of icons and quotes in Arabic and English.

– Baha Hilu, the organizer of cultural and political events at the Citadel, had a long and exhausting day, dealing with a Swiss tour group trapped in the conflict and arranging their departure.

– Later in the day, Baha learned from a friend in Gaza City that her family had lost their home in an Israeli bombing, leaving them homeless.

– Baha and other Palestinians at the Citadel discussed the ongoing situation and the sense of being used to war, but emphasized that every life lost is a tragedy.

– Despite the tension, the atmosphere at the Citadel remained resilient, with people engaging in conversation and planning a game night for the following day.

– Nader and Ibrahim watched a live video on TikTok showing violence unfolding nearby at Jacir Palace, a major hotel.

– The incident raised concerns about the escalation of the situation in the West Bank, with isolated incidents already increasing.