An ice cream parlour survives Gaza’s genocide and gives seven students hope

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In Khan Younis, seven Palestinian medical and dental students operate an ice cream parlour, one of the few businesses still functioning in Gaza. The venture funds their education and offers a rare glimmer of normalcy in a territory devastated by conflict. Against overwhelming odds, these students cling to their professional ambitions by selling frozen treats, a small act of defiance and hope amid widespread destruction. The parlour represents both economic necessity and psychological survival, allowing them to continue their studies while the healthcare system around them collapses.