STORY: Gaza residents call for ceasefire and hope for rebuilding
SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 10, 2024
DATELINE: Dec. 17, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:41
LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine
CATEGORY: POLITICS

SHOTLIST:
1. STANDUP 1 (English): OHOOD JAGHOUB, Xinhua reporter
2. various of Gaza
3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): BAHAA AL-LAQTA, Resident in Gaza
4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOHAMMED AL-HABIB, Resident in Gaza
5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): KHALIL AL-BARDAWIL, Resident in Gaza

STORYLINE:

STANDUP 1 (English): OHOOD JAGHOUB, Xinhua reporter
"It has been over a year since the devastating escalation of violence between Israel and Palestinian resistance groups erupted in Gaza on October 7, 2023. Around 44,000 Palestinians lost their lives during the hostilities, and tens of thousands remain missing under the rubble. The destruction is deeply felt across the Gaza Strip. Entire neighborhoods are in ruins. Families are displaced and continue to struggle to access essential resources such as food, water, hygiene products, and healthcare.
Despite the strict security measures affecting aid flow into Gaza, the spirit of resilience shines through as communities come together to rebuild their lives in the face of immense challenges. In Gaza, the call for a ceasefire resonates loudly. For Palestinians, hope is not merely a word but essential for survival."

SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): BAHAA AL-LAQTA, Resident in Gaza
"We hope that the war will end, that people will find food and a source of income, that goods will be allowed in, that the crossings will be opened, and that we will be allowed to travel and go back and forth to the Gaza Strip. Unfortunately, we currently do not have any achievable goals, but we want to stay alive for now."

SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOHAMMED AL-HABIB, Resident in Gaza
"I hope the war will end and that we will return to our homes, restore our everyday lives, and rebuild schools, universities, and hospitals. The country will move for the better once the war ends."

SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): KHALIL AL-BARDAWIL, Resident in Gaza
"I hope that the war will end so that we can get out of the crisis we are currently living in. We are enduring more than we can bear considering this war. I hope to return to our homes and for peace to prevail over all the Palestinian people."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Gaza, Palestine.
(XHTV)