Valentine's Day in Gaza - in pictures

  • A Palestinian woman buys Valentine's Day flowers in Gaza city, where an Israeli blockade that has stood since 2007 means there are few gift shops. All photos by Majd Mahmoud for The National
    A Palestinian woman buys Valentine's Day flowers in Gaza city, where an Israeli blockade that has stood since 2007 means there are few gift shops. All photos by Majd Mahmoud for The National
  • A Palestinian woman buys clothing as a Valentine's Day gift in Gaza city. Celebrations are muted amid economic hardship.
    A Palestinian woman buys clothing as a Valentine's Day gift in Gaza city. Celebrations are muted amid economic hardship.
  • Palestinian Randa Faisal, 43, says she has celebrated Valentine's Day with her husband every year for the past 23 years.
    Palestinian Randa Faisal, 43, says she has celebrated Valentine's Day with her husband every year for the past 23 years.
  • There are few gift shops in Gaza after years of wars and the long-standing Israeli blockade bringing economic hardship.
    There are few gift shops in Gaza after years of wars and the long-standing Israeli blockade bringing economic hardship.
  • Palestinians look at bouquets in a florist's shop in Gaza city.
    Palestinians look at bouquets in a florist's shop in Gaza city.
  • The Palestinian Khader family, who have celebrated Valentine's Day for the past 23 years.
    The Palestinian Khader family, who have celebrated Valentine's Day for the past 23 years.
  • Business is slow at a florist's shop in Gaza city.
    Business is slow at a florist's shop in Gaza city.